OXFORD, Ohio – The Miami University softball team (33-14, 14-7 MAC) won the rubber match 9-1 against Ball State University (17-25, 4-17 MAC) on Saturday. The RedHawks captured the win in five innings.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Danitza Hernandez kicked off the scoring for the RedHawks in the first, blasting a home run over the left center wall for a 1-0 lead.
The Cardinals tied it up in the top of the second with a home run of their own.
Miami took a 3-1 lead in the third inning with a two-run home run from Bailey Manos.
The Red and White added to their lead with another home run that was hit by Mckenna Campbell, making the score 4-1 at the end of the fourth.
Mia Estrello then took her turn, exploding it over the left center wall for the RedHawks fourth home run of the game. Manos then scored from third off a fielder’s choice, and Estrello stole home. Katy Olive then hit an RBI double, earning the RedHawks an eight-run lead in the fifth, enacting the run-rule.
NOTES
Presley Hosick pitched a complete game, allowing only one run, four hits and struck out five.
Bailey Manos went 2-for-3 at the plate with a home run and two RBI.
Mckenna Campbell 2-for-3 at the plate with a home run and two RBI.
Four different RedHawks hit a home run.
UP NEXT: The RedHawks travel to Mount Pleasant, Mich., to take on Central Michigan on Friday, April 24. First pitch is scheduled for 3 p.m.