Muskies Sweep the Pioneers in a 10 Inning Thriller
Muskingum softball outlasted Marietta in the both games winning 6-5 and 9-8, with the second game going 10 innings.
The Basics
Records: #25 Muskingum (20-4 Overall, 5-1 OAC), Marietta (14-12 Overall, 3-5 OAC)
Location: Donna J. Newberry Field - New Concord, Ohio
How it Happened
Game 1:
After trading early runs, the Muskies exploded for five runs in the third behind key RBI hits from sophomore Kasey Timko, junior Bethany Rodman, and a two-run home run from sophomore Emily Travis to build a 6–2 lead. Marietta responded with a three-run fifth to cut the deficit to one, but Muskingum pitching settled in as freshman Dani Wright closed the door over the final two innings to preserve the victory.
Game 2:
After both teams traded runs early, Marietta surged ahead with a five-run sixth and added two more in the seventh to take an 8–3 lead. The Muskies had their backs against the wall, but answered with a five-run seventh inning to force extras. The game-tying run came on a heads-up play by senior Cara Taylor, who distracted the infield while attempting to take second after an intentional walk, allowing senior Kaitlyn Bates to score. After two and a half scoreless innings, Rodman delivered the game-winner with a single to left field, bringing home junior Olivia Rapol in the bottom of the 10th to complete the comeback and sweep.
Inside the Numbers
Game One: #25 Muskingum 6 - Marietta 5
- The Muskies finished with 25 at-bats, 6 runs, 9 hits, and 5 RBI.
- Taylor led the Muskies by flirting with the cycle, recording a single, double, and triple on the day while adding two runs.
- Rodman had one run, two hits and two RBIs, while pitching five innings.
- Wright pitched the final two innings, not allowing a single hit, recording two strikeouts and the save.
Game Two: #25 Muskingum 9 - Marietta 8
- The Muskies finished with 37 at-bats, 9 runs, 12 hits, and 7 RBIs.
- Rodman powered the Muskies in game two, racking up four hits, including a home run, while scoring once and driving in three RBIs.
- Taylor continued her solid play adding two more hits and a run.
- Rapol tallied a hit and the game winning run in the bottom of the 10th inning.
Next Up
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The Muskies are back in action Saturday, April 11, when they travel to Baldwin Wallace for a doubleheader with the first game starting at 1:00 p.m.
