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OXFORD, Ohio – The Miami University softball team kept is late season momentum going with its fifth straight Mid-American Conference win on Saturday. The RedHawks defeated Ball State, 1-0, in a great pitcher’s duel. Miami improves to 31-21 overall and 13-6 in the MAC. The Cardinals fall to 28-23 overall and 13-5 in the MAC.

Junior pitcher Amber Logemann shut down a Ball State offense that came into the game leading the MAC with a .308 overall batting average. She allowed only four hits the entire game, did not walk anyone and struck out four. The Cardinals biggest threat came in the top of the fourth when they loaded the bases with two outs on a pair of hits and a hit by pitch. Logemann did not panic, as she forced Sammi Cowger into a groundout to short to end the threat.

While BSU pitcher Nicole Steinbach was also strong on Saturday, the RedHawks were able to get to her in the bottom of the third. With senior shortstop Kylie McChesney on first base and one out, senior outfielder Tiyona Marshall reached on an infield single to short, moving McChesney up a base. A fielder’s choice bunt by junior designated player Tanya Busby was able to retire McChesney at third for the second out of the inning. Sophomore second baseman Eryn McCarver then sent a bloop hit down the rightfield line, allowing Marshall to come home and give Miami the 1-0 win.

Marshall finished the game 2-for-3 with one run scored. McCarver was 1-for-3 with one RBI. Whispel had the other hit for the ‘Hawks.

Miami completes the regular season on Sunday when it hosts Ball State at 1 p.m. Prior to the contest, seniors Marshall, McChesney, Remy Edwards, Bree Lipscomb, Megan Mattera and Shanyn McIntyre will be honored in a pregame ceremony.