Official Site of the Bulldogs · Apr 15, 2023
Softball Falls in Series Finale
DES MOINES, Iowa – One swing of the bat was the difference for the Drake softball team (11-27, 4-12) in Missouri Valley Conference play) in a 3-0 loss to Illinois State (24-17, 14-3) in the series finale at Ron Buel Field on Saturday, April 15.
Drake starting pitcher Mackenzie Hupke (5-7) went the distance again, striking out eight batters while only allowing one walk.
led off the bottom of the second inning with a single into right field and moved into scoring position with a stolen base. However, Valtman was doubled up at second base when lined out to right.
The difference of the game occurred in the top of the fourth when Dayna Kennedy lifted a three-run homer over the left field wall.