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Softball. Chippewas Down Pitt to Win Tournament Title

Andy Sneddon, CMUChippewas.com

MACON, Ga. – Katelyn Rentschler and Allison Curtis each homered and Rachael Knapp fired a four-hitter Sunday as the Central Michigan softball team defeated Pittsburgh, 4-3, in the championship game of the Mercer Invitational.

CMU (3-2) lost its first two tournament games, on Friday, then rebounded to win three straight and capture the title. They avenged a 2-0 loss to the Panthers in their tournament opener.

“I’m very happy with the team’s performance this weekend,” CMU coach Margo Jonker said. “On Friday our offense was not there.