Softball splits doubleheader with Ohio Northern
The Muskingum softball team split their doubleheader with OAC-foe Ohio Northern on Friday afternoon. The Polar Bears took game one, 5-0, and the Muskies answered back winning game two, 3-1.
Game 1
Game 1
Ohio Northern
10-7, 6-1
5
AT
Muskingum
20-7, 6-3
0
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 1 |
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Game 2
Game 2
Ohio Northern
10-8, 6-2
1
AT
Muskingum
21-7, 7-3
3
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | X | 3 | 6 | 0 |
Team Stats
Game 1
Pitching
Win: Ashley Lenser (5-2)
Loss: Hannah Smith (11-4)
Batting
Ohio Northern
2B:
Kaylie Griffin
3B:
none
HR:
Kaylie Griffin
Muskingum
2B:
none
3B:
none
HR:
none
Game 2
Pitching
Win: Madelyn Thomas (9-1)
Loss: Alex Daum (1-2)
Batting
Ohio Northern
2B:
Lauren Renner
3B:
none
HR:
none
Muskingum
2B:
none
3B:
none
HR:
none
April 15, 2022
The Muskingum softball team split their doubleheader with OAC-foe Ohio Northern on Friday afternoon. The Polar Bears took game one, 5-0, and the Muskies answered back winning game two, 3-1.
The Basics
- Records: Muskingum (21-7 Overall, 7-3 OAC), Ohio Northern (10-8 Overall, 6-2 Overall)
- Location: Donna J. Newberry Field
Game One
How it Happened
- Ashley Lesner tossed a complete game no-hitter to lead the Polar Bears to a game one, 5-0 win. She ended the outing with four strikeouts and two walks.
Inside the Numbers
- Senior Hannah Smith was dealt the loss after pitching a complete game. She finished with six strikeouts.
Game Two
How it Happened
- Muskingum took a 2-0 lead in the first inning off a Katie Osburn two-run, RBI single up the middle.
- The Muskies plated their final run off a Mickayla Malone slow roller to third base. The Muskies held a 3-0 lead in the fourth.
- Ohio Northern threatened in the seventh plating one run to trim the Muskie lead to 3-1. The Polar Bears faced a two-out bases-loaded situation but clutch Muskingum defensive stops and pitching secured a Muskie 3-1 victory.
Inside the Numbers
- Muskingum scored three runs off six hits.
- Sophomore Madelyn Thomas earned the win in the circle tossing a complete game and struck out four polar Bear batters.
- Senior Katie Osburn led the Muskies with one hit and two RBIs.
- Junior Mickayla Malone added a hit and RBI to help the Muskie scoring effort.
- Sophomore Kalie Eshelman ended the game with three hits and a run scored.
- Junior Claire Warschauer finished with a hit and run scored.
- Taylor Hilty led Ohio Northern with an RBI.
Up Next
- Muskingum will be back in action on Saturday, April 16, when they travel to take on Marietta. Game one is slated for a 1:00 p.m. start with game two to follow.