It took just five pitches for the top-ranked OU softball team to take the lead Saturday in its series opener against Arkansas. Sam Landry, who missed last weekend’s series sweep of South Carolina,

OU's Nelly McEnroe-Marinas and Gabbie Garcia remained hot at the plate and the Sooners' short-handed pitching held up as OU swept Arkansas.

OU pitcher Sam Landry has been excellent this season, and after missing last weekend's series vs. South Carolina, Landry is ready to return.

Sam Landry received the start and threw the complete game shutout to move to 7-0 on the season. Landry allowed just three hits and a walk while striking out four in a pitching classic with Arkansas starter Robyn Herron. Landry only allowed two base runners to reach second base throughout the game and just one extra base hit.

Veteran pitcher Sam Landry starred for the Sooners, as quieted Arkansas' offense until the offense could inflict major damage late.