Softball: the Ohio 0 - Michigan 11
Which is about all there is to say about how one sided this was. They have a new coach, though, fresh from Miami U who had some good success there. No way they don't improve in the next few years, which is to say only get mercied like 9-0 or 10-0 in Ann Arbor.
is a Michigan alum. She's an excellent coach and led Miami to the NCAA tournament last year with an upset over Tennessee. She knows what's she's doing and knows pitching.
I actually "followed" (there isn't much to follow) that story with an eye at who would be replacing her at Miami more than her heading to OSU and missed the connection completely. Definitely interesting, though, thanks for pointing that out.
Isn't the new coach a former Michigan All American? I'm pretty sure I heard them say that.
for the complement but I am just a softball fan like everyone else. If I can add a few important notes:
Caitlin Blanchard hit a grand slam in the 6-run 2nd inning. She finished 2 for 3 with 4 RBIs and 2 runs scored. Sierra Lawerence went 3 for 3 with 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored.
Sara was the starting and winning pitcher. She gave up 0 runs on 5 hits. She had 2 Ks and 1 BB. Sara went 1 for 3 at the plate as well.
On a special note: M SB fan, young Emily Hepker, is at the Mayo Clinic in Minn getting treatment. She is a stalwart SB fan and follows the team as much as I do. She loves Blue and wears her M gear proudly under the most difficult of circumstances. May God provide her comfort and healing during this difficult time in her very young life.
Stay strong Emily. Everyone on MGoBlog is praying for your quick recovery. We hope to see you at Alumni Field soon.
Her name is Kelly (Kovach) Schoenly. She is a 1995 Graduate of UM. From the ohio website:
"During her collegiate pitching career at Michigan (1991-95), Schoenly earned numerous conference and national awards, including 1995 NFCA First-Team All-America honors. A two-time Big Ten Pitcher of the Year and three-time all-conference selection, Schoenly was a member of three Big Ten Conference Championship teams and played on the 1995 squad, which finished seventh at the NCAA Women's College World Series."
"A two-time GTE Academic All-American, Schoenly received her bachelor's degree in elementary education from Michigan in December of 1995. After receiving the NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship, Schoenly went on to earn her master's degree in elementary mathematics education from Michigan in May of 1998."
That's a score I like to see. I don't care what sport it is.
Ohio State pitchers walked 7 UM hitters today and gave up 3 homers (Blanchard, Lawrence, and Susalla). It was nice to see Blanchard hit a grand slam after they pitched around Romero to force in a run. And, those 7 walks and 3 HRs were in 5 innings.
Ohio State pitchers walked 7 UM hitters today and gave up 3 homers (Blanchard, Lawrence, and Susalla). It was nice to see Blanchard hit a grand slam after they pitched around Romero to force in a run. And, those 7 walks and 3 HRs were in 5 innings.