Spring Break
March streak ends as softball loses two games
The Daily Barometer
Issue date: 3/5/07 Section: Sports
McElroy struck out four batters and allowed just two hits in five innings of work before freshman pitcher Stefanie Draper tossed two scoreless innings in relief.
Oregon State had 17 players see action in the game, with eight players picking up hits, including a 2-for-3 effort from senior Sherina Galvan.
Both teams played seven scoreless innings in the night game before Northwestern broke it open by taking advantage of the international tie-breaker in the top of the eighth. The Wildcats loaded the bases and Nicole Pauly roped a two-RBI double to right field to score what proved to the be the game-winners. NU catcher Erin Dyer followed with a two-RBI single up the middle to finish the scoring.
Miranda led OSU with a 2-for-4 effort from the plate as the Beavers were held to just four hits in the contest.
"We had runners in scoring position in six of the eight innings and had our opportunities," said Walker. "We just weren't able to put together the timely hitting."
McGowan had eight strikeouts in the game and allowed just three hits in the first seven innings of play. The Wildcats tallied three hits in the extra frame.
"Bree [McGowan] pitched a great ballgame and really shut down their offense," said Walker. "Other than a couple of timely hits in the tie-breaker, she kept their hitters in check."
The Beavers had their winning streak in the month of March snapped at 31 consecutive games dating back to March 26, 2004.
Oregon State returns to the field on Wednesday when the Beavers travel to the Hawaii Invitational. OSU will open tournament action at 12 p.m. PST against Boston College and then will meet Pacific at 2 p.m. PST.
Oregon State had 17 players see action in the game, with eight players picking up hits, including a 2-for-3 effort from senior Sherina Galvan.
Both teams played seven scoreless innings in the night game before Northwestern broke it open by taking advantage of the international tie-breaker in the top of the eighth. The Wildcats loaded the bases and Nicole Pauly roped a two-RBI double to right field to score what proved to the be the game-winners. NU catcher Erin Dyer followed with a two-RBI single up the middle to finish the scoring.
Miranda led OSU with a 2-for-4 effort from the plate as the Beavers were held to just four hits in the contest.
"We had runners in scoring position in six of the eight innings and had our opportunities," said Walker. "We just weren't able to put together the timely hitting."
McGowan had eight strikeouts in the game and allowed just three hits in the first seven innings of play. The Wildcats tallied three hits in the extra frame.
"Bree [McGowan] pitched a great ballgame and really shut down their offense," said Walker. "Other than a couple of timely hits in the tie-breaker, she kept their hitters in check."
The Beavers had their winning streak in the month of March snapped at 31 consecutive games dating back to March 26, 2004.
Oregon State returns to the field on Wednesday when the Beavers travel to the Hawaii Invitational. OSU will open tournament action at 12 p.m. PST against Boston College and then will meet Pacific at 2 p.m. PST.
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