October 5, 2024

Softball: Ohio State sweeps three-game series against Michigan State


Ohio State gives a shout out to the crowd after defeating Indiana 2-0 on March 24. Credit: Gretchen Rudolph | For The Lantern The Ohio State softball team (28-14, 11-5 Big Ten) dominated this weekend, sweeping the three-game series against Michigan State. The Buckeyes have won seven straight games over Michigan State (15-27, 3-11 Big Ten) and extended their winning streak to five games. Game 1 Ohio State overpowered Michigan State 15-6  in a six-inning run-rule victory. The Buckeyes scored a season-high 15 runs on 16 hits, recording two home runs in the contest. Michigan State scored first in the bottom of the first inning, earning a 5-0 lead with an RBI single, two-RBI double and two homers. After Ohio State sophomore pitcher Lauren Rice failed to record an out in the first inning, being removed after three batters, senior pitcher Morgan Ray settled in. In her six innings of…

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