After sweeping Miami this past weekend, Ohio (31-12) moves out of conference play to face Ohio State (37-10) Tuesday.
Ohio moved into first place in the Mid-American Conference this past weekend, holding a one-game lead over both Central Michigan and Ball State. Ohio’s pitching has continued to dominate, leading the conference in ERA while having all three of its pitchers contribute to wins. The offense and fielding have also been well-rounded, making Ohio a dangerous team to face.
Here is everything you need to know about Ohio State.
Game information
Opponent: Ohio State
Time: Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.
Location: Ohio Softball Field (Athens, Ohio)
Where to watch: ESPN+
Meet the opponent
Head Coach: Kirin Kumar (first season)
Statistical leaders
Batting Average: Jasmyn Burns (.496)
Hits: Burns (67)
Home Runs: Burns (22)
RBIs: Burns (69)
Innings Pitched: Lorin Boutte (113.1)
Strikeouts: Morgan Frye (32)
ERA: Layna Gerhard (4.06)
Ohio State notes
Ohio State has been dominant on both ends of the ball, especially on offense. The team ranks third in the Big Ten in batting average, having its top 5 batters all hitting at or above a .350 mark.
When not at home, Ohio State also has a record of 11-4, and against non-conference teams, it has a record of 26-5-1. Along with Ohio, Ohio State is coming into this game with lots of momentum as it is currently on a five-game winning streak, with a series sweep of its own against Michigan last weekend.
