Courtney Vierstra
7
Miami MIAMI 0-1
8
Winner Bradley BRAD 2-4
Miami MIAMI
0-1
7
Final
8
Bradley BRAD
2-4
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Miami MIAMI 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 7 10 4
Bradley BRAD 1 0 0 1 2 4 X 8 5 3

W: Branon (1-0) L: Vierstra, Courtney (0-1)

Game Recap: Softball |

Softball Drops Opener to Bradley, 8-7

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Miami University softball team dropped its opening game of the 2022 season against Bradley University Friday evening by a score of 8-7. After falling behind 2-0 through four innings, the RedHawks manufactured a seven-run rally in the top of the fifth to take a five-run lead over the Braves. However, Bradley rallied back and held on to claim a one-run victory.  
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:

  • Starting pitcher Courtney Vierstra started her season off with six strikeouts through 5.2 innings but allowed eight runs (one earned) during her time on the mound.
  • Freshman Jenna Golembiewski kick-started Miami's rally in the fifth inning after reaching base on a Bradley error, allowing Allie Cummins to race home for the RedHawks' first score. Miami scored seven runs in the fifth to go up 7-2.
  • Bradley rattled off two runs in the fifth and four more in the sixth, five of those runs being unearned.
  • The RedHawks loaded the bases in the seventh inning but were unable to push home a run.


NOTES:

  • Cummins finished 3-3 at the plate for the RedHawks with a pair of walks.
  • Five different Miami players drove in runs, led by Adriana Barlow (two RBI on a fifth-inning double).
 

UP NEXT:
Miami returns to action on Saturday in Nashville to face IUPUI. Opening pitch is slated for 2 p.m.

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