ORLANDO, Fla. - Freshman
Morgan Clausen went the distance in her first-career start for the Ospreys, although No. 24 Ohio State (3-0) got enough run support as North Florida (0-2) dropped a 3-0 decision to the Buckeyes Saturday, Feb. 9.
Pitchers of Record:
No. 24 Ohio State | Kat Duvall (1-0)
UNF |
Morgan Clausen (0-1)
Line Scores:
Ohio State | 3 R, 6 H, E, 7 LOB
UNF | 0 R, 3 H, E, 4 LOB
Behind the Line Score
- Ohio State drew first blood on Ashley Prange's leadoff solo home run to left field to start the top of the second inning.
- The leadoff batter cost UNF again in the third when Ashley Farrah doubled to left, moved to third on a wild pitch and scored via a single from designated hitter Kallie Boren.
- Clausen retired six of the next seven until OSU tacked on one more run in the top of the fifth courtesy of a two-out rally. Second baseman Emily Clark rolled one through the left side, Boren was hit by a pitch and Prange brought Clark around with an RBI single back up the box.
- The rest of the game saw only three baserunners as Ohio State picked up its third win in as many games to open the season.
Notes
- Duvall fanned a career-high 10, allowing only six baserunners.
- Both pitchers were getting outs in the air. Duvall retired eight on fly outs, while Clausen set down 11.
Statistical Leaders:
UNF
No. 24 Ohio State
- Clark | 2-for-4, 2B, R
- Prange | 2-for-2, 2 RBI, HR
- Duvall | CG, 3 H, 10 K
Up Next
UNF completes its stay in Orlando when it faces George Mason at 1:30 p.m. followed by host UCF at 3:30 p.m. tomorrow.
