AKRON, Ohio - - The Ball State softball team got a pair of strong pitching performances and a big hit from another pitcher turned outfielder, but ultimately fell a run short in a 3-2 extra-inning loss to Ohio in its opening game of the 2019 Mid-American Conference Softball Championship.
In the circle, senior pitcher Aeshia Miles started the game strong for the Cardinals (34-19), holding the Bobcats (32-19) off the board over the first 4.1 innings. Unfortunately, the MAC's leading home run team came up with a big second at bat in the fifth, pulling ahead 1-0 on a solo shot to left field.