{"id":212350,"date":"2026-03-10T00:27:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T00:27:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/212350\/"},"modified":"2026-03-10T00:27:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T00:27:10","slug":"softball-sweeps-wayne-state-in-downtown-doubleheader","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/212350\/","title":{"rendered":"Softball Sweeps Wayne State in Downtown Doubleheader"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/cleary_logo.png\" alt=\"Cleary University\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                Next Game:<\/p>\n<p> Cleary University<\/p>\n<p>3\/15\/2026 | 12 PM<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Mar. 15 (Sun) \/ 12 PM&#13;\n                <\/p>\n<p>                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sidearm-story-template-next-game-opponent-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/cleary_logo.png\" alt=\"Cleary University\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                        \u00a0Cleary University&#13;\n                    <\/p>\n<p>                    <a class=\"sidearm-story-template-next-game-details-history\" href=\"https:\/\/goldengrizzlies.com\/sports\/softball\/opponent-history\/cleary-university\/191\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">History <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                             &#13;<\/p>\n<p>DETROIT, MICH. &#8211; The Golden Grizzlies swung their way back into the win column, besting Wayne State on both ends of a Monday doubleheader, using bursts of offensive firepower at the plate to secure their ninth and tenth wins of the season.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\nGAME 1<\/p>\n<p>\nThe Golden Grizzlies captured a commanding 2-0 victory over Wayne State \u00a0at Gary L Bryce Field on Monday in game one of their week-starting doubleheader.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goldengrizzlies.com\/sports\/softball\/roster\/kenna-bommarito\/12671\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"12671\" target=\"_blank\">Kenna Bommarito<\/a> delivered another gem in the circle, delivering her third complete game shutout performance of the season by allowing just six hits and walking none.<\/p>\n<p>The Golden Grizzlies jumped to an early lead with a strong start and solid defense. In the first inning, <a href=\"https:\/\/goldengrizzlies.com\/sports\/softball\/roster\/addison-kopp\/12686\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"12686\" target=\"_blank\">Addison Kopp<\/a> walked, swiped second, advanced to third on a wild pitch, and eventually scored as Oakland went up 1-0 after the first inning.<\/p>\n<p>In the second inning, <a href=\"https:\/\/goldengrizzlies.com\/sports\/softball\/roster\/storm-kentros\/12674\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"12674\" target=\"_blank\">Storm Kentros<\/a> singled and stole second, paving the way for <a href=\"https:\/\/goldengrizzlies.com\/sports\/softball\/roster\/taylor-carraway\/12672\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"12672\" target=\"_blank\">Taylor Carraway<\/a> to deliver an RBI single to center, bringing Kentros home and stretching the lead to 2-0.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goldengrizzlies.com\/sports\/softball\/roster\/kenna-bommarito\/12671\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"12671\" target=\"_blank\">Kenna Bommarito<\/a> was outstanding, pitching all 7 innings with precision, striking out a trio of batters. She faced 27 batters over 85 pitches, with 64 strikes, showcasing impeccable command and efficiency as she marked win number four.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goldengrizzlies.com\/sports\/softball\/roster\/storm-kentros\/12674\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"12674\" target=\"_blank\">Storm Kentros<\/a> delivered a strong performance with two hits and two stolen bases, bolstering our offense. <a href=\"https:\/\/goldengrizzlies.com\/sports\/softball\/roster\/addison-kopp\/12686\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"12686\" target=\"_blank\">Addison Kopp<\/a> added one hit, one walk, and one stolen base, scoring once. <a href=\"https:\/\/goldengrizzlies.com\/sports\/softball\/roster\/taylor-carraway\/12672\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"12672\" target=\"_blank\">Taylor Carraway<\/a> shone by collecting two hits and driving in one run.<\/p>\n<p>GAME 2<\/p>\n<p>\nThe Golden Grizzlies powered their way to a 6-2 win in the final game of the evening.<\/p>\n<p>The Golden Grizzlies&#8217; offense came alive with a decisive 4-run third inning, while pitcher J. Nelson kept the Warriors in check, allowing just four hits over seven innings.<\/p>\n<p>Oakland jumped out to an early lead in the first inning when <a href=\"https:\/\/goldengrizzlies.com\/sports\/softball\/roster\/brooklyn-plitz\/12679\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"12679\" target=\"_blank\">Brooklyn Plitz<\/a> crossed the plate on a double down the left field line from <a href=\"https:\/\/goldengrizzlies.com\/sports\/softball\/roster\/maggie-murphy\/12676\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"12676\" target=\"_blank\">Maggie Murphy<\/a>, putting the Golden Grizzlies up 1-0.<\/p>\n<p>Wayne State managed to knot things up in the bottom of the second inning with a run on a fielder&#8217;s choice, leveling the score at 1-1.<\/p>\n<p>But the Golden Grizzlies roared back in the third, igniting a four-run rally. <a href=\"https:\/\/goldengrizzlies.com\/sports\/softball\/roster\/addison-caldwell\/12689\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"12689\" target=\"_blank\">Addison Caldwell<\/a> and Plitz both got on base, setting the stage for <a href=\"https:\/\/goldengrizzlies.com\/sports\/softball\/roster\/addison-kopp\/12686\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"12686\" target=\"_blank\">Addison Kopp&#8217;s<\/a> RBI single that brought Caldwell home. Murphy followed with another double, driving in Plitz, then <a href=\"https:\/\/goldengrizzlies.com\/sports\/softball\/roster\/kayla-turmell\/12684\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"12684\" target=\"_blank\">Kayla Turmell&#8217;s<\/a> single scored Kopp. <a href=\"https:\/\/goldengrizzlies.com\/sports\/softball\/roster\/storm-kentros\/12674\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"12674\" target=\"_blank\">Storm Kentros<\/a> capped the inning with a sacrifice fly, allowing Murphy to score. Oakland surged ahead, 5-2.<\/p>\n<p>In the fourth, the Golden Grizzlies extended their advantage with an RBI single from Murphy, scoring <a href=\"https:\/\/goldengrizzlies.com\/sports\/softball\/roster\/brooklyn-wyczalek\/12685\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"12685\" target=\"_blank\">Brooklyn Wyczalek<\/a>. The scoreboard read 6-2 in Oakland&#8217;s favor at the close of the fourth inning.<\/p>\n<p>The game wrapped up with no further scoring, sealing a 6-2 victory for Oakland over the Warriors.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goldengrizzlies.com\/sports\/softball\/roster\/jessica-nelson\/12704\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"12704\" target=\"_blank\">Jessica Nelson<\/a> delivered a complete game performance for the Golden Grizzlies, hurling 7 innings with 85 pitches, 60 of them strikes. She gave up 4 hits and 2 earned runs, striking out 3 and walking 1. Nelson&#8217;s command kept the Warriors off balance, inducing 12 groundouts and 6 flyouts, securing her fourth win of the season and improving her record to 4-1.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goldengrizzlies.com\/sports\/softball\/roster\/maggie-murphy\/12676\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"12676\" target=\"_blank\">Maggie Murphy<\/a> was a force at the plate with three hits and three RBIs, including two doubles, leading the offensive charge. <a href=\"https:\/\/goldengrizzlies.com\/sports\/softball\/roster\/addison-caldwell\/12689\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"12689\" target=\"_blank\">Addison Caldwell<\/a> added three hits, a double, and a stolen base. <a href=\"https:\/\/goldengrizzlies.com\/sports\/softball\/roster\/brooklyn-wyczalek\/12685\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"12685\" target=\"_blank\">Brooklyn Wyczalek<\/a> was stellar on defense with five assists from third base.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\nOakland will return home for their next series, hosting Cleary on Friday, Mar. 13.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"&#13; &#13; &#13; Next Game: Cleary University 3\/15\/2026 | 12 PM &#13; Mar. 15 (Sun) \/ 12 PM&#13;&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":212351,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[34],"tags":[143,145,144],"class_list":["post-212350","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-oakland","tag-oakland","tag-oakland-headlines","tag-oakland-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/212350","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=212350"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/212350\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/212351"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=212350"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=212350"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=212350"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}