Muskies Outshine the Comets in OAC Sweep

The Basics

Records: Muskingum (25-7 Overall, 10-2 OAC), Capital (16-15 Overall, 5-7 OAC)
Location: Donna J. Newberry Field - New Concord, Ohio

Notables

• Today's contest was a Muskie Pride Game. All students in attendence participated in a whiteout theme.
• The second matchup was a Wild Wings Wednesday Promotion. The Muskies won and recorded eight hits; all students in attendence received free wings cards.

How it Happened

Game One: 

After falling behind 3–1 in the opening inning, Muskingum settled in and chipped away at the deficit. The Muskies added a run in the third before taking control with a three-run fifth inning, highlighted by RBIs from sophomore Emily Travis and pinch hitter senior Elizabeth Wauford. Muskingum finished with nine hits on the day, led by senior Cara Taylor and sophomore Kasey Timko with two and three hits respectively, while junior Tareyn Born tossed a complete game in the circle to help secure the 5–3 comeback win over Capital.

Game Two: 

Muskingum used a balanced offensive attack to complete the sweep with a 9–3 win over Capital. After taking an early lead in the first inning, the Muskies broke the game open with a four-run third and continued to add insurance runs throughout the afternoon. Junior Bethany Rodman led the way with a home run and three RBIs, while Travis added two doubles and two RBIs in the win. Muskingum totaled 11 hits, and Rodman also earned the complete-game victory in the circle as the Muskies improved to 25-7 overall and 10-2 in OAC play.

Inside the Numbers

Game One: Muskingum 5 - Capital 3

• The Muskies finished with 27 at-bats, 5 runs, 9 hits, and 4 RBIs.
• Timko led the Muskies, going 3-4 with a run.
• Born finished with a complete game, allowing just five hits, and three earned runs.
• Taylor went 2-3 with two runs. 
• Travis was 2-3 with two RBIs.

Game Two: Muskingum 9 - Capital 3

• The Muskies finished with 27 at-bats, 9 runs, 11 hits, and 9 RBIs.
• Rodman led the way in game two going 2-3 with a two run home run, three RBIs, and a run. She pitched a complete game, allowing just six hits and three runs.
• Travis continued her solid day going 2-4 with two doubles, two RBIs, and a run.
• Timko went 2-3 with two runs.

Next Up 

• The Muskies are back in action Saturday, April 25, when they travel to Wilmington for a doubleheader with the first game starting at 1:00 p.m.