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ATHENS, Ohio – The Miami University softball team completed a perfect weekend with an offensive explosion against Ohio on Sunday. The RedHawks scored eight runs in the final two innings to take a 10-1 victory. Miami improves to 29-20 overall and 12-6 in the MAC. The Bobcats fall to 15-28 overall and 7-9 in the MAC.
The RedHawks struck first with two runs in the top of the second inning. Junior right fielder Taylor Shuey led off with a single through the right side. Freshman designated player Kaitlyn Gliha followed with her second home run of the season, a two-run shot over the centerfield wall that put Miami in front, 2-0.
Ohio used two hits in the bottom of the third to score a run off of the RedHawks starting pitcher, sophomore Kelsey Fredericks. Those would be the only hits the Bobcats would record in the contest. Senior Remy Edwards came in to pitch a perfect fourth inning, while junior Amber Logemann also did not allow a hit during the final three innings to finish off the victory. Edwards earned her fourth victory of the season, while Logemann picked up her second save.
Miami broke the game open with five runs in the top of the sixth. With one out, Edwards doubled to right center. Senior shortstop Kylie McChesney reached on an error, allowing Edwards to score. McChesney was retired after senior outfielder Tiyona Marshall grounded into a fielder’s choice. Junior leftfielder Tanya Busby reached on an error by the shortstop, putting runners on first and second with two outs. A single from sophomore Eryn McCarver scored Marshall and put the ‘Hawks up 4-1. Senior first baseman Shanyn McIntyre walked to load the bases. Shuey drove in two runs with a single, scoring Busby and McCarver. Gliha followed with an infield single, allowing McIntyre to score and making it 7-1.
The RedHawks finished the contest off with three more runs in the top of the seventh. With runners on first and second and two outs, a single by McCarver brought home Marshall. McIntyre followed with a double to bring home Busby and McCarver and complete Miami’s 10-1 win.
McCarver finished the game 3-for-4 with two RBI and two runs scored. Gliha was 2-for-4 with three RBI and one run scored. Shuey and McIntyre each also had two RBI, while Marshall and Busby each scored twice.
The RedHawks play their final midweek doubleheader of the season on Tuesday when they travel to Northern Kentucky. First pitch is at 2 p.m. Miami then hosts Ball State for single games on Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. At the conclusion of Saturday’s game, the RedHawks will host a free clinic for kids ages 8-12. Please call Megan Henderson at 513-529-1743 for more information and to register. Prior to Sunday’s game, Miami’s six seniors will be honored in a pregame ceremony.
