Softball Celebrates Senior Day
The Muskingum softball team celebrated Senior Day on Saturday afternoon, splitting a doubleheader with Baldwin Wallace. The Muskies handed the Yellow Jackets their first Ohio Athletic Conference loss of the season with a 5-1 win in game one, before falling 3-1 in game two.
April 12, 2025
The Muskingum softball team celebrated Senior Day on Saturday afternoon, splitting a doubleheader with Baldwin Wallace. The Muskies handed the Yellow Jackets their first Ohio Athletic Conference loss of the season with a 5-1 win in game one, before falling 3-1 in game two.
Notables
- Prior to the games, senior Eliana Shaheen was honored for her hard work and dedication both on and off the field.
- In game one, sophomore Bethany Rodman smashed a grand slam over the right field fence, giving the Muskies the lead in the bottom of the sixth inning.
The Basics
- Records: Muskingum (10-12 Overall, 6-4 OAC), Baldwin Wallace (17-2 Overall, 7-1 OAC)
- Location: Donna J. Newberry Field – New Concord, Ohio
Inside the Numbers
Game One
- The Muskies recorded 25 at-bats, five runs, six hits, five RBIs, and one stolen base.
- Sophomore Bethany Rodman led the charge with a grand slam and a double, tallying four RBIs and a run. She also shined in the circle, pitching a complete game with four hits allowed and three strikeouts.
- Junior Cara Taylor added two hits, including a double, and scored a run.
- Sophomore Olivia Rapol scored a run and swiped a base.
- Sophomore Sydnie Prince contributed a hit and a run.
- Freshman Hannah Gurich logged an RBI and scored a run.
- Freshman Kasey Timko added a hit.
Game Two
- The Muskies totaled 28 at-bats, one run, seven hits, and one RBI.
- Freshman Kasey Timko led the offense with a double and a run.
- Sophomore Natalie Smith added a hit and an RBI.
- Freshman Emily Travis, senior Eliana Shaheen, sophomore Bethany Rodman, freshman Mattie Bailey, and junior Cara Taylor each recorded a hit.
- Sophomore Tareyn Born pitched all seven innings, finishing with two strikeouts.
Next Up
The Muskies return to action on Tuesday, April 15, when they travel to Marietta. First pitch is set for 3:00 p.m., with game two scheduled for 5:00 p.m.
