Big Fourth Inning Haunts Ospreys Against No. 21/23 Minnesota

Friday, February 8

Orlando, Fla.

5:00 p.m.

University of North Florida

Minnesota

Team huddle in the middle of the infield of the 2018 UNF softball team.

Big Fourth Inning Haunts Ospreys Against No. 21/23 Minnesota

2/8/2019 8:05:00 PM | Softball

Box Score

ORLANDO, Fla. - Things were in reach through three, but No. 21/23 Minnesota unloaded for 11 runs in the bottom of the fourth as UNF (0-1) fell in five innings, 13-0, in its season opener at the Friends of Jaclyn Invitational.

Pitchers of Record:
No. 21/23 Minnesota | Carlie Brandt (1-0)
UNF | Sydney Matzko (0-1)

Line Scores:
No. 21/23 Minnesota | 13 Runs, 8 Hits, 0 Errors
UNF | 0 Runs, 2 Hits, 4 Errors

Behind the Line Score

UNF knocked on the door in the top of the first inning, loading the bases after back-to-back singles and a walk. The Gophers got out of the jam by striking out two and coaxing a fielder's choice.
Minnesota took advantage of two walks, an error and a wild pitch to setup a two-run double off the bat of Katelyn Kemetmueller, giving the Gophers a 2-0 lead after one.
Minnesota starting pitcher Carlie Brandt settled in, retiring 12 of the next 13 Osprey batters.
The fourth-inning outburst saw 11 runs, five hits and two errors. Five RBI came off the bat of Hope Bradner, with two more coming from a Maddie Houlihan single.
Minnesota worked eight walks and drew two hit by pitches.

Statistics Leaders:
UNF