Softball falls in non-conference action at CWRU

CLEVELAND, Ohio- The Defiance College softball team returned to nonconference action with a doubleheader at Case Western Reserve University. The Yellow Jackets dropped the opening game by a 10-0 score in five innings before falling 7-1 in game two.

The Yellow Jackets were held scoreless in game one, and Marissa Roberts led the Defiance offense with a double and a hit by pitch. The Purple and Gold were out-hit 11 to 4 and left two runners on base on base.  

Jennifer Kaffenbarger (0-1) started on the mound for the Defiance, pitching 4.1 innings surrendering five runs on eight hits and two walks. Savannah McCoy came in for relief in the fifth inning and gave up five runs, one earned on three hits and one walk. 

In game two, Defiance struck first in the top of the third inning as McKenzie Baker doubled to left-center to score Kalin Hubble, giving the Yellow Jackets an early 1-0 lead. CWRU responded with a three-run bottom half of the inning to take a 3-1 advantage. 

The Spartans extended their lead to take the 7-1 victory. The Yellow Jackets recorded seven hits to Case Western Reserve's 12, and each team was guilty of one error. 

Taylor Biggs (6-8) pitched a complete game for the Purple and Gold, surrendering seven runs on 12 hits while striking out three. 

Defiance slips to 10-13-1 overall on the season and will return to Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference action this Saturday, April 17, with a doubleheader at Transylvania University. Game one is scheduled for 2:00 pm in Lexington, Kentucky.