RICHMOND, Ky. – The Miami University softball team kept their winning streak alive Friday afternoon, beating Northern Kentucky University 7-4 and Indiana University- Indianapolis 6-5.
HOW IT HAPPENED (Game 1 vs NKU)
At the top of the first, the Norse got on the scoreboard, scoring off a fielder’s choice.
In the second, the Norse kept their lead going, hitting a two-run home run, 3-0.
The RedHawks took the lead in the third inning, when Bailey Manos hit a home run, bringing Ella Carter and Leila Mathis home. Evey Dieudonne hit a grand slam, bringing Danitza Hernandez, Katy Olive and Erin Pinter home, making the score 7-3.
Northern Kentucky scored once more in the fourth inning off a single.
The final score was 7-4.
NOTES:
Evey Dieudonne went 2-for-3 at the plate, hit a grand slam and was credited with four RBI.
Bailey Manos hit a home run and had three RBI.
HOW IT HAPPENED (Game 2 vs IU Indy)
The Jaguars opened up the scoring at the top of the first inning, scoring off a double.
In the bottom of the first, the Red and White responded with Evey Dieudonne hitting a single, allowing Mia Estrello to score, tying the game.
In the second inning, the Jaguars stole home, scoring again. They then singled and scored, making the score 3-1.
The Red and White scored once more at the bottom of the second, with Lindsey Miller hitting a home run, 3-2.
The Jaguars widened the gap in the third inning, scoring twice off two walks, 5-2.
The RedHawks made a comeback, with Estrello singling, allowing Mckenna Campbell to score in the fourth inning. In the fifth, Ella Carter scored off a sacrifice fly hit by Campbell. Mathis then scored off a single hit by Manos, tying the game 5-5.
Danitza Hernandez hit a home run to take the lead in the bottom of the sixth, putting the RedHawks up for good.
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UP NEXT:
The RedHawks face off against Delaware State on Saturday, March, 7, at 3 p.m. in Richmond, Ky.