September 29, 2024

Softball: Ohio State breaks Michigan’s win streak, splits doubleheader


Ohio State senior shortstop Lilli Piper (22) fires the ball to first during a double play against Indiana on March 24 at Buckeye Field. Credit: Gretchen Rudolph | For The Lantern Ohio State (25-14, 9-5 Big Ten) handed Michigan (29-11, 11-1 Big Ten) its first loss in Big Ten play, but split the doubleheader against the Wolverines on Saturday. Game 1 Despite striking first with two home runs in the top of the first inning, Ohio State was unable to continue its hot offense in the first game, falling to Michigan 6-2. Senior shortstop Lilli Piper put the Buckeyes on the board first with a solo home run over left field her fourth of the season. Senior second baseman Emily Clark added another solo home run over the left field fence in the next at bat, her eighth of the season, taking an early 2-0 lead. But it was a…

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