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Karlyn Pickens' parents shed light on Tennessee's record-breaking pitcher, Smokey's journey

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Tennessee softball pitcher Karlyn Pickens' mother, Rebecca , brought a Smokey stuffed animal to the Women's College World Series .

Smokey the stuffed animal has lived inside Tennessee 's dugout for the last two years .

Pickens broke her own record for fastest softball pitch ever at 79.4 mph during the super regionals.

Rebecca Pickens threw the fastest softball pitch ever recorded on March 24 .

She threw 78.2 mph against USA Softball Player of the Year Bri Ellis .

Phillip Pickens' wife Rebecca says she's amazed by her daughter's power through games.

She credits strength and conditioning coach Dan Wirth for helping her reach top velocity.

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72

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71

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49

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informal

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English

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32

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short-lived