Softball Takes Two Versus Rockets

Friday, April 23

Toledo, Ohio

1 p.m.

Miami University

28-7, 18-1

University of Toledo (DH)

19-13, 9-7

Miami

Toledo

4/23/2021 5:05:00 PM | Softball

Box Score 1 Box Score 2

TOLEDO, Ohio -- The Miami University softball team outscored the University of Toledo Rockets 17-0 and out-hit UT 25-1 on Friday afternoon, taking both games by scores of 9-0 and 8-0 at Scott Field. Miami improves to 29-7 overall and 19-1 in Mid-American Conference play, while the Rockets drop to 19-14, 9-8 MAC.

How it Happened (Game One):

Courtney Vierstra continued her magical season, throwing yet another no-hitter. The senior recorded 10 strikeouts in 6.0 innings pitched.
Maclai Branson singled to left to plate two RedHawks and Mackenzie Moore tested the right side to add two RBI as Miami claimed a commanding 4-0 lead after one inning of play.
Moore's solo shot in the third put Miami up 5-0 and Branson picked up her third RBI of the contest with a single in the top of the fourth to hand Miami a 6-0 advantage.
Miami scored three more in the sixth to run-rule the Rockets. Branson, Moore and Lily Wilmot had back-to-back-to-back doubles to pick up RBI.

How it Happened (Game Two):

Miami kept the offense humming in game two, scoring three runs in the top of the first. Allie Cummins, Maclai Branson and Mackenzie Moore all picked up RBI.
Cummins' grand slam in the second inning put Miami up 7-0.
Karlee Juarez hit a solo shot in the fourth and Brianna Pratt did the rest. The junior got the win, allowing just one hit in 4.0 innings pitched, while recording five strikeouts.