IOWA CITY — Karl Gollan did not need to say anything when he called on sophomore Jaylee Ojo as a pinch hitter in the bottom of the sixth. The Iowa head softball coach could not have shared any insight he did not already offer her this season.
Iowa's Jaylee Ojo celebrates after hitting a grand slam during an NCAA softball game against Iowa State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 29.
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Iowa's Jalen Adams steps into a pitch during an NCAA softball game against Iowa State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 29.
Iowa State's Angelina Allen celebrates after making a diving catch in center field during an NCAA softball game against Iowa at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 29.
Photos: Iowa softball beats Iowa State, April 29
Iowa's Jaylee Ojo celebrates after hitting a grand slam during an NCAA softball game against Iowa State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 29.
Iowa's Jena Young records a hit during an NCAA softball game against Iowa State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 29.
Iowa's Tory Bennett records a hit during an NCAA softball game against Iowa State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 29.
Iowa State's Jessie Clemons records an out during a game against Iowa at Pearl Field in Iowa City on April 29.
Iowa's Avery Jackson records a hit during an NCAA softball game against Iowa State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 29.
Iowa State's Tiana Poole lays down a bunt during an NCAA softball game against Iowa at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 29.
Iowa State's Sereniti Trice makes contact with the ball during an NCAA softball game against Iowa at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 29.
Iowa's Devin Simon records a hit during an NCAA softball game against Iowa State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 29.
Iowa State's Jaiden Ralston throws a pitch during an NCAA softball game against Iowa at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 29.
Iowa's Tatianna Roman celebrates after scoring a run during an NCAA softball game against Iowa State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 29.
Iowa's Avery Jackson lunges to secure a ball in foul territory during an NCAA softball game against Iowa State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 29.
Iowa's Talia Tretton makes contact with the ball during an NCAA softball game against Iowa State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 29.
Iowa's Jalen Adams steps into a pitch during an NCAA softball game against Iowa State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 29.
Iowa State's Angelina Allen celebrates after making a diving catch in center field during an NCAA softball game against Iowa at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 29.
Iowa's Arlette Caravaca, right, slides into third base as the ball sails out of the reach of Iowa State's McKenna Andrews during an NCAA softball game at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 29.
Iowa's Jaylee Ojo touches home plate after hitting a grand slam during an NCAA softball game against Iowa State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 29.
Iowa's Jessie Clemons connects with the ball during an NCAA softball game against Iowa at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 29.
Iowa's Jalen Adams throws a pitch during an NCAA softball game against Iowa State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 29.
Iowa State's Jessie Clemons celebrates after the end of an inning during a game against Iowa at Pearl Field in Iowa City on April 29.
Iowa's Avery Jackson gets under a ball for an out during an NCAA softball game against Iowa State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 29.
Ethan Petrik is a University of Iowa beat writer for the Lee Enterprises network. Follow him on X or send him an email at ethan.petrik@wcfcourier.com.
