Athens Messenger · May 9, 2018
Stiene stops Miami in MAC tourney opener
Ohio designated player Morgan Geno had a lead-off double in the fourth inning to spark the Bobcats’ winning rally in a 1-0 win over Miami in the 2018 MAC Softball Tournament on Wednesday, May 9, 2018.
Messenger file photo But the senior pitcher quickly found her unflappable form, and powered Ohio to a win in the first round of the 2018 Mid-American Conference softball tournament on Wednesday at Firestone Stadium in Akron.
Stiene tossed a four-hit shutout, and the top-seeded Bobcats dispatched No. 8 Miami 1-0. Ohio (35-15) moved into the winner’s bracket with the victory, and will face No. 4 Kent State (29-21) at 1 p.m. on Thursday back at Firestone Stadium.