Bethany, W.Va. – The Bethany College softball team closed out the PAC regular-season with a split with the Grove City Wolverines.
Game One Overview
Bethany 3, Grove City 2
Sophomore pitcher Josie Wise gave up one hit in seven innings while fanning 13 batters. The Bison took an early lead after a Lexie Vetter double that scored Destiny Goodnight. In the second inning the Bison added another run off of a Kathleen Fuchs triple that scored Jennica Levermann. In the sixth inning, the Wolverines knotted the game at 2-2 after a two-run homerun. The game wasn't tied for long. The Bison regained the lead with Haley Eyler doubling to score Jennifer Oberthur.
Game Two Overview
Wolverines 8, Bethany 4
The Wolverines jumped out to an early 4-0 lead in the first inning. The Bison slowly chipped away in the second with Haley Eyler doubling to center to score Jennifer Oberthur. Batters later, the Bison capitalized on a first and third situation. Paige Allen stole second allowing Haley Eyler to score on the throw. Bison trailed 4-2 after two innings. In the third and fifth innings, the Wolverines tacked on a few more runs to extend their lead, 8-2. The Bison chipped away in the fifth with Destiny Goodnight scoring on a Lexie Vetter double and in the sixth inning, with an Ally McClelland double to score Jennifer Oberthur. The Wolverines were able to hold on and take game two.
Bison Leaders
Records:
Bethany College Bison – 19-14, 12-6 PAC
Grove City Wolverines – 16-16, 10-8 PAC
Up Next:
Bethany earned the third seed in the Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) Tournament. They will face No. 2 seed Waynesburg University on Thursday, May 5 at 10 am. The tournament is held at No. 1 seed Westminster College.
