September 21, 2024

Softball: Ohio State suffers first Big Ten loss with 8-6 defeat to Rutgers


Ohio State senior outfielder Bri Betschel (11) prepares to hit the ball against Indiana on March 24 during Ohio State’s 2-0 win. Credit: Gretchen Rudolph | For The Lantern Ohio State softball suffered the first loss during the Big Ten season, losing the second game of the series against Rutgers 8-6. The Scarlet Knights (17-19, 1-7 Big Ten) defeated the Buckeyes with an 8-6 win in an eight-inning game, leaving the Buckeyes at 22-11 in the year and 6-2 in the Big Ten. “We need to be a little more clutch in certain moments,” Ohio State head coach Kelly Kovach Schoenly said. “I thought that Rutgers played a great game. When they got their moments, they took care of moments.” Ohio State got on board in the bottom of the first inning. Sophomore designated hitter Kallie Boren recorded a two-run homer to left center to start the game off with…

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