Pitching | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Win: GROSSMANN (20-10) | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Loss: KOWNACKI (13-10) | 4.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Batting | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | HR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SWANSON (OAKLAND) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TREPANIER (VALPO) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
MAGNIFICO (VALPO) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
A solo homer from freshman Gabby Magnifico (Elmhurst, Ill./York) proved to be the lone run the Valparaiso University softball team would need in its opener at the Horizon League Championship Wednesday afternoon, as after waiting out a lengthy pre-game rain delay, the Crusaders got a one-hit effort in the circle by junior Kenzie Grossmann (Perry, Mo./Mark Twain [Morehead State]) to take down Oakland by a 1-0 final in a rain-shortened five-inning affair. With the win, the Crusaders advance to play Youngstown State Thursday afternoon at 5 p.m.
How It Happened
Inside the Game
Thoughts From Head Coach Kate Stake
“Overall, I was happy with the way we came out on day one, especially given the delays. It’s not easy to start and stop warming up, to be in and out of the rain, and to still maintain focus. Our team was able to both be focused and have fun, and once the game started, we were very locked in and loose at the same time.”
“I think we approached Kownacki better than we had in the regular season. She beat us all three games during the year, but we were prepared for her and I think our players were confident with their approaches against her today. I was pleased with our discipline for the most part, and Gabby came up with the big hit we needed.”
“Kenzie was about as good as she’s been all year for us. She’s at her best when she’s rolling ground balls and letting the defense work behind her, and almost every ball put into play against her today was on the ground. I felt like our defense played really well behind her today as well.”
Next Up
The Crusaders (28-21) look to continue advancing within the winner’s bracket of the league tournament on Thursday afternoon, as third-seeded Valpo takes on second-seeded Youngstown State. The start time for the game has been pushed back to 5 p.m., as Wednesday’s scheduled third game of the day had to be moved to Thursday due to weather. The game can be seen live on ESPN3, WatchESPN and the ESPN app, with links for the live video and live stats available via ValpoAthletics.com.
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