
Miami Softball Falls to Ohio State, 5-4
2/27/2022 12:00:00 PM | Softball
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Miami softball lost a close matchup to Ohio State Sunday morning. The RedHawks fell behind earlier but battled back, keeping within three runs the entire contest. Big performances at the plate from Karli Spaid and Allie Cummins gave the RedHawks hope at the end of the contest but ultimately did not prove to be enough as Miami dropped the game 5-4.
How it Happened:
Up Next:
Miami looks to get back on track in their home opener against Louisville this Wednesday. Opening pitch is slated for 3 p.m.
How it Happened:
- Courtney Vierstra got the start for the RedHawks. Through three innings, Vierstra recorded three strikeouts while walking three batters and giving up five runs to Ohio State.
- Brianna Pratt came in to relieve Vierstra in the bottom of the fourth, allowing only one hit and striking out five.
- Karli Spaid continued her hot start to the season, going 2-for-3 with two home runs and three RBIs.
- Allie Cummins went 2-for-3 from the plate with a solo home run in the top of the seventh.
- The RedHawks fell behind in the bottom of the second after the Buckeyes took a 1-0 lead to start the game.
- Miami would bounce back, scoring two runs at the top of the third behind a two-run homer from Karli Spaid, giving the RedHawks a 2-1. The Buckeyes would answer back in the bottom of the inning with four runs.
- Ohio State held the lead going into the top of the seventh inning. The RedHawks made one last effort to reply behind Karli Spaid's second home run of the contest and a home run by Allie Cummins. Despite this effort, Miami was unable to outlast Ohio State, losing 5-4.
- Karli Spaid extended her hitting streak to nine games.
- Lily Wilmot went 1-for-4 with a double.
Up Next:
Miami looks to get back on track in their home opener against Louisville this Wednesday. Opening pitch is slated for 3 p.m.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Handley, Lexie (4-2)
L: Vierstra, Courtney (0-4)

Batting:
2B: Wilmot, Lily 1
HR: Cummins, Allie 1 ; Spaid, Karli 2
RBI: Cummins, Allie 1 ; Spaid, Karli 3
SH: Murphy, Maggie 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Cummins, Allie 2 ; Spaid, Karli 2

Batting:
2B: Otte, Meggie 1
3B: Pack, Taylor 1
RBI: Pack, Taylor 3 ; Carver, Niki 1
SH: Ruberti, Jaycee 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Wilkison, Melina 1 ; Ruberti, Jaycee 1 ; Otte, Meggie 1 ; Hackenbracht, Sam 1 ; Potter, Lindsey 1
HBP: Pack, Taylor 1
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