Muskingum Softball Shuts Out John Carroll to Open OAC Play
The Muskingum softball team delivered a dominant performance against John Carroll to kick off Ohio Athletic Conference play. The Muskies outscored the Blue Streaks 19-0 in 11 innings, securing back-to-back shutout victories. They claimed an 8-0 win in game one and followed up with an 11-0 victory in game two.
March 29, 2025
The Muskingum softball team delivered a dominant performance against John Carroll to kick off Ohio Athletic Conference play. The Muskies outscored the Blue Streaks 19-0 in 11 innings, securing back-to-back shutout victories. They claimed an 8-0 win in game one and followed up with an 11-0 victory in game two.
The Basics
- Records: Muskingum (6-8 Overall, 2-0 OAC), John Carroll (6-8 Overall, 0-2 OAC)
- Location: Donna J. Newberry Field – New Concord, Ohio
- Attendance: 150
Inside the Numbers
Game One
- The Muskies finished with 25 at-bats, eight runs, eight hits, six RBIs, and three stolen bases.
- Freshman Kasey Timko led the Muskies with five RBIs and three hits.
- Junior Cara Taylor energized the team with four runs, two hits, and an RBI.
- Sophomore Natalie Smith added two hits and a run.
- Freshman Mattie Bailey logged two runs and a hit.
- Sophomore Olivia Rapol finished with a hit.
- Sophomore Tareyn Born pitched all six innings, recording three strikeouts and allowing only one hit.
Game Two
- The Muskies finished with 26 at-bats, 11 runs, 14 hits, eight RBIs, and four stolen bases.
- Junior Cara Taylor led the way with three hits, including a double, two runs, and an RBI. She also showcased her speed with two stolen bases.
- Freshman Kasey Timko logged two hits, a run, and an RBI.
- Sophomore Natalie Smith delivered two doubles, two runs, and an RBI.
- Sophomore Tareyn Born blasted a two-run home run.
- Sophomore Olivia Rapol added a hit.
- Sophomore Susie Blocher recorded a run, two hits, and an RBI.
- Freshman Emily Travis posted a hit and a run.
- Freshman Mattie Bailey finished with a hit, a run, and an RBI.
- Sophomore Aimee Heasley added a hit.
- Sophomore Bethany Rodman pitched four innings, totaling five strikeouts and allowing only four hits.
Next Up
Catch the Muskies back in action on Wednesday, April 2, when they travel to Wilmington. The doubleheader is scheduled for 3:00 and 5:00 p.m.