2017 OSU Softball

[Chieftain2009]

The Buckeyes rolled past Wright State today in their home opener, 14-1 in just 5 innings of play. Lilli Piper went 2-for-3 and scored 2 runs while driving in 3. Emily Clark went 2-for-3, scored 2 runs and had a massive day driving in 5 runs. And, Maddi Marotti also went 2-for-3 while scoring a run of her own. Morgan Ray started the game for the Buckeyes, going just 3 innings, while surrendering 3 hits, 1 run and 2 walks while striking out 2.

Next up is a 3 game home set this weekend beginning on Friday against Rutgers.

[Chieftain2009]

In the first two games of their series hosting Rutgers this weekend, the Buckeyes earned an 8-0 victory in just 5 innings on Friday night, then tonight, they earned another 5 inning victory by a final score of 12-2. OSU will wrap up their series with the Scarlet Knights tomorrow afternoon at 1pm.

[Chieftain2009]

The Buckeyes wrapped up their sweep of Rutgers today in Columbus, by winning 12-1, in yet again just 5 innings of play. The Buckeyes are now off until Friday when they play a 3 game weekend set against Michigan at home.

[1987chieftains]

Michigan should continue to roll though the Big Ten and o$u as well. The only huddle they had last year was Sarah Gronawagon (sp) from Minn and she is gone now.

[Chieftain2009]

The Buckeyes dropped a pair of games in their double header today against #16 Michigan, losing 7-2 in the first game and 8-4 in the second game. The Buckeyes will try to record a single win against Michigan tomorrow in Columbus as they play their final game of the series in Columbus.

[Chieftain2009]

In the third and final game of their series with Michigan, the Buckeyes blanked the Wolverines 5-0. Ashley Goodwin led the Buckeyes with a 2-for-3 performance with 3 RBI all coming on a 3 run home run. Anna Kirk also hit a solo home run for the Buckeyes. Getting the win on the mound was Shelby McCombs who went 7 innings, allowing 3 hits, 1 walk and striking out 10 in her dominant performance.

Next up will be a double header at Penn State on Wednesday.

[Chieftain2009]

Last night, the Buckeyes split their double header matchup at Penn State last night. Losing the first game 3-1, then winning the second game 10-7 in a straight offensive game. Next up, the Buckeyes will host Indiana for a 3 game set which will begin on Friday.

[Chieftain2009]

The Lady Buckeyes rolled to a 2-0 shutout Friday night, behind a 7 inning complete game 2-hitter, 5 strikeout performance from Shelby Hursh in the circle who took the win. Ohio State's offense was led by Anna Kirk who went 2-for-4 while driving in a run, and Becca Gavin, who went 1-for-3 with her only hit being a solo home run.

They will continue their series tomorrow at 2pm.

[Chieftain2009]

The Buckeyes finished up their weekend with a split against Indiana, losing 3-0 yesterday and winning the third game in the series 8-2. Next up is a single game at Pittsburgh on Tuesday.

[LICKING COUNTY FAN]

Buckeyes take down Pitt 3-2 today on the road.
OLIVIA GRAY(Washington, Pa./Trinity) homered to put Pitt up 1-0, after one inning of play.
LILLI PIPER(Norton, Ohio) went yard in the third to put the Buckeyes up 2-1.
Taylor White(Granada Hills, Calif. (Chaminade Prep) singled in a run in the seventh to put the Bucks up 3-1.
Olivia Gray had a RBI hit in the seventh to make the final 3-2.

Shelby Hursh(Tipton, Ind. (Tipton High School) posted the win.

[Chieftain2009]

Next up is a 3 game, Friday-Sunday set at Michigan State.

[Chieftain2009]

The Buckeyes opened up their 3 game weekend set with Michigan State with 2 straight losses. On Friday, the Buckeyes fell to the Spartans by a final score of 3-2. Then in the second of two close games, OSU fell 7-6. They will wrap up their series tomorrow afternoon at 1pm.

[Chieftain2009]

OSU wrapped up their season series at Michigan State picking up just one win in the final game, 6-2. Lilli Piper led the way with 2, 2-run home runs on the game, Becca Gavin got in on the RBI action by hitting a 2-run double. Picking up the win was Shelby Hursh who went 3.2 innings, allowing no runs with 3 strikeouts.

Next up for the Buckeyes is a 3 game set at home against Iowa next weekend beginning on Friday.

[Chieftain2009]

The Buckeyes opened up their 3 game series against Iowa in Columbus last night with a big 3-1 victory. Most of the offense came from Taylor White on a 2 RBI double, the remainder came from an RBI single by Emily Clark. Shelby Hursh earned the win in the circle going 5.2 innings, allowing just 1 run on 3 hits and 5 strikeouts.

The second game of their series will take place today.

[Chieftain2009]

In the second game of their home series against Iowa, the Buckeyes shut out the Hawkeyes 6-0. Taylor White did most of the damage on a bases loaded triple that drove in 3 runs. Alex Bayne and Emily Clark also added a solo home run each for OSU. Earning the win was Morgan Ray who went all 7 innings in a shutout effort allowing just 2 hits and striking out 6.

Ohio State wraps up their series with Iowa tomorrow at 1pm.

[Chieftain2009]

The Buckeyes were looking for a sweep against Iowa on Sunday but came up just on the short end of a 4-2 outcome. The entire offense went through Emily Clark for OSU as she hit a solo home run in the 2nd and drove in an RBI single in the 3rd. Lena Springer took the loss for the Scarlet and White, going 2.1 innings while giving up 2 runs, on 2 hits and 2 walks.

Wednesday will be the next contest for the Buckeyes as they play a single game against Kent State in Columbus.

[Chieftain2009]

In their final home game of the year Ohio State topped Kent State 3-0. The entire offense came from Taylor White (2 RBI) and Emily Clark (1 RBI) in the 1st and 5th innings respectively. It only took one arm on the hill for the Buckeyes, and that arm was the one attached to Morgan Ray who went all 7 innings only allowing 1 hit and striking out 5.

OSU will wrap up their regular season this weekend as they travel to Illinois for a 3 game conference series beginning on Friday.

[Chieftain2009]

Playing in their final regular season series, the Buckeyes opened up the series last night at #22 Illinois with a 7-4 victory. Taylor White provided most of the offense for OSU, as she hit a grand slam, and drove in one more run later in the game.

The second game of the series will be today at 2pm.

[Chieftain2009]

In their second game of the series, #22 Illinois topped Ohio State 11-6. Tomorrow will be the rubber match and the final regular season game for the Buckeyes at Illinois at 2pm.

[Chieftain2009]

The rubber game, and regular season finale at #22 Illinois goes to the Buckeyes, as they defeated the Illini today 3-2. The Buckeyes will now wait to see their fate in the Big Ten Tournament which is slated to begin on Thursday.