The Muskingum softball team split their doubleheader with OAC-foe Ohio Northern on Friday afternoon. The Polar Bears took game one, 5-0, and the Muskies answered back winning game two, 3-1.

 The Basics

• Records: Muskingum (21-7 Overall, 7-3 OAC), Ohio Northern (10-8 Overall, 6-2 Overall)
• Location: Donna J. Newberry Field

Game One

 How it Happened

• Ashley Lesner tossed a complete game no-hitter to lead the Polar Bears to a game one, 5-0 win. She ended the outing with four strikeouts and two walks.

Inside the Numbers

• Senior Hannah Smith was dealt the loss after pitching a complete game. She finished with six strikeouts.

Game Two

 How it Happened

• Muskingum took a 2-0 lead in the first inning off a Katie Osburn two-run, RBI single up the middle. 
• The Muskies plated their final run off a Mickayla Malone slow roller to third base. The Muskies held a 3-0 lead in the fourth.
• Ohio Northern threatened in the seventh plating one run to trim the Muskie lead to 3-1. The Polar Bears faced a two-out bases-loaded situation but clutch Muskingum defensive stops and pitching secured a Muskie 3-1 victory.

Inside the Numbers

• Muskingum scored three runs off six hits.
• Sophomore Madelyn Thomas earned the win in the circle tossing a complete game and struck out four polar Bear batters.
• Senior Katie Osburn led the Muskies with one hit and two RBIs.
• Junior Mickayla Malone added a hit and RBI to help the Muskie scoring effort.
• Sophomore Kalie Eshelman ended the game with three hits and a run scored.
• Junior Claire Warschauer finished with a hit and run scored. 
• Taylor Hilty led Ohio Northern with an RBI.

Up Next

• Muskingum will be back in action on Saturday, April 16, when they travel to take on Marietta. Game one is slated for a 1:00 p.m. start with game two to follow.