Softball uses dominant performances to sweep John Carroll
The Muskingum softball team swept John Carroll following dominant performances from seniors Kalie Eshelman and Madelyn Thomas. The Muskies won game one 1-0 and followed that up with a 5-1 win in game two.
Game 1
Game 1
Muskingum
23-8, 10-3
1
John Carroll
3-23, 2-11
0
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E |
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1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Game 2
Game 2
Muskingum
24-8, 11-3
5
John Carroll
3-24, 2-12
1
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E |
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2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 0 |
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1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
April 25, 2024
The Muskingum softball team swept John Carroll following dominant performances from seniors Kalie Eshelman and Madelyn Thomas. The Muskies won game one 1-0 and followed that up with a 5-1 win in game two.
The Basics
- Records: Muskingum (24-8 overall, 11-3 OAC), John Carroll (3-24 overall, 2-12 OAC)
- Location: Bracken Field - University Hts., Ohio
Inside the Numbers
Game one
- The Muskies scored one run on five hits with one error in the contest.
- Senior Madelyn Thomas dominated in the circle for the Muskies. Thomas put together an impressive complete game that featured 10 strikeouts without giving up a run.
- Sophomore Cara Taylor led the Muskies offensively with one hit and one run scored. Taylor crossed home plate in the first inning on a first and third situation that saw the Blue Streaks throw down to second to get their first out of the inning while surrendering the lead.
- Senior Kalie Eshelman and senior Rosie Hayes both added a hit to fuel the Muskies.
- Freshman Natalie Smith and freshman Taryn Mickley each recorded a hit.
- Taylor added a stolen base to the mix.
- John Carroll was led by Kaylyn Odelli who recorded three hits.
Game Two
- Muskingum scored five runs on 10 hits without committing an error.
- Eshelman led the way for the Muskies with three hits, two RBI's, and scoring three runs. Eshelman fired off a double and a home run to command the Muskie bats.
- Sophomore Sadie Smith added two hits, one RBI, and scored one run.
- Freshman Elizabeth Wauford finished with two hits and one RBI.
- Taylor, sophomore Eliana Shaheen, and freshman Tareyn Born rounded out the offense with one hit each.
- S. Smith and Wauford each had a double in the contest.
- Taylor, Hayes, Eshelman, and Smith all had a stolen base.
- Born got the start in the circle and went four innings while only allowing one run. Born earned the win for the Muskies.
- Freshman Bethany Rodman came in for relief and went three innings while striking out four batters.
- Melissa Smith led the Blue Streaks with one hit and one RBI.
Up Next
- The Muskies will be back in action on Saturday, April 27, when they host the Otterbein Cardinals for their senior day game. The doubleheader is set to start at 1:00 p.m.