The Muskingum softball team scored five runs in the first inning, and senior Madelyn Thomas scattered four hits in a complete-game effort to propel the Muskies to a 6-3 win against Roanoke at the NCAA Softball Moravian Regional on Thursday afternoon.

Notables
• This marks Muskingum's 21st NCAA Regional Appearance in program history.
• With the win, Muskingum moves to 3-2 all-time against Roanoke.

The Basics
• Records: Muskingum (29-13), Roanoke (30-15)
• Location: Blue & Grey Field, Bethlehem, Pa.
• Attendance: 123

How it Happened
• Muskingum erupted for five runs on two hits in the first inning. The Muskies took advantage of four walks and two two-run doubles by freshman Kenzie Standerfer and sophomore Eliana Shaheen to seize the early momentum.
• In the top of the fourth inning, senior Kalie Eshelman blasted a two-out home run to left field to extend the Muskies' lead to 6-1. The long ball was Eshelman's fourth of the season.

Inside the Numbers
• Muskingum ended the game with six runs on six hits.
• Senior pitcher Madelyn Thomas fired a complete game four-hitter with nine strikeouts to earn her 14th win of the season.
• Standerfer and Shaheen led Muskingum with two RBIs each.
• Eshelman scored two runs and smashed a solo home run.
• Freshman Natalie Smith registered an RBI sacrifice fly and had a hit.
• Maggie McCray took the loss for Roanoke after lasting 0.2 innings and allowing five runs on two hits.
• Kate Houle led the Maroons at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBIs, including a two-run home run.

Up Next
• Muskingum will now play Moravian on Friday, May 17. The game is scheduled for 11:00 a.m., with the winner moving on to the Championship Round on Saturday, May 18. The game's loser will play the Penn College/Roanoke winner at 5:00 p.m.