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Softball opens season with tournament victory

Sophomore pitcher Rachael Knapp throws to a Ball State batter Saturday at Margo Jonker Stadium. The Chippwas fell to the Cardinals, 14-7.

Central Michigan softball won the Mercer Invitational Tournament this weekend in Macon, Georgia.

The Chippewas were able to turn around a 0-2 start by winning three straight games over the final two days of the tournament.

After losing to the Pittsburgh in the opening game, CMU got a shot at redemption in the championship round. Junior pitcher Rachel Knapp avenged her loss in the first matchup by striking out eight batters over seven innings while allowing three runs.