Indiana University Athletics
Friday, April 12
Bloomington, Ind.
6:00 PM
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Hoosiers Top Minnesota to Start Weekend Series
4/12/2024 10:27:00 PM | Softball
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. –––– Indiana got the job done at the plate and in the field to defeat Minnesota, 5-3, on Friday evening at Andy Mohr Field.
With the win, the Hoosiers move to 27-12 on the season, with a 4-6 record in Big Ten play.
INDIANA 5, MINNESOTA 3
KEY MOMENTS
• Minnesota would take an early lead 1-0, as Taylor Krapf hit a double to score Kayla Chavez in the top of the first inning.
• Indiana would quickly take the lead back as junior Brianna Copeland scored off a Sarah Stone double to left center in the bottom of the first. Junior Taylor Minnick would score on the next at-bat to give Indiana a 2-1 lead after the first inning.
• Aaliyah Andrews made a diving catch with two outs to prevent Minnesota from scoring in the second with the bases loaded.
• Minnesota's Sydney Strelow would tie the game when scoring from Nani Valencia's double in the top of the third inning.
• Indiana ended the top of the fifth inning with a double play. Freshman Alex Cooper connected with Aly VanBrandt to get the runner out at second, and then VanBrandt threw to Sarah Stone to get the out at first base.
• Sophomore Avery Parker hit a clutch, three-run home run over the center field wall in the bottom of the fifth to break the tie and put Indiana in front, 5-2.
• Minnesota's Jess Oakland hit a home run in the top of the seventh to bring the score to 5-3. After that, Indiana's defense earned two quick outs on a diving catch from Cassidy Kettleman in center field and a popout to third base, caught by Cooper.
NOTABLES
• Parker's home run was her ninth of the season.
• Parker recorded four RBIs in the game.
• Four Hoosiers scored a run: Copeland, Minnick (2), Stone and Parker.
• IU outhit Minnesota, 11-6.
• IU has now won their last four games.
• Copeland threw a complete game and earned the win.
UP NEXT
Indiana continues their weekend series against Minnesota tomorrow. The first pitch is set for 2 p.m. ET.
With the win, the Hoosiers move to 27-12 on the season, with a 4-6 record in Big Ten play.
INDIANA 5, MINNESOTA 3
KEY MOMENTS
• Minnesota would take an early lead 1-0, as Taylor Krapf hit a double to score Kayla Chavez in the top of the first inning.
• Indiana would quickly take the lead back as junior Brianna Copeland scored off a Sarah Stone double to left center in the bottom of the first. Junior Taylor Minnick would score on the next at-bat to give Indiana a 2-1 lead after the first inning.
• Aaliyah Andrews made a diving catch with two outs to prevent Minnesota from scoring in the second with the bases loaded.
• Minnesota's Sydney Strelow would tie the game when scoring from Nani Valencia's double in the top of the third inning.
• Indiana ended the top of the fifth inning with a double play. Freshman Alex Cooper connected with Aly VanBrandt to get the runner out at second, and then VanBrandt threw to Sarah Stone to get the out at first base.
• Sophomore Avery Parker hit a clutch, three-run home run over the center field wall in the bottom of the fifth to break the tie and put Indiana in front, 5-2.
• Minnesota's Jess Oakland hit a home run in the top of the seventh to bring the score to 5-3. After that, Indiana's defense earned two quick outs on a diving catch from Cassidy Kettleman in center field and a popout to third base, caught by Cooper.
NOTABLES
• Parker's home run was her ninth of the season.
• Parker recorded four RBIs in the game.
• Four Hoosiers scored a run: Copeland, Minnick (2), Stone and Parker.
• IU outhit Minnesota, 11-6.
• IU has now won their last four games.
• Copeland threw a complete game and earned the win.
UP NEXT
Indiana continues their weekend series against Minnesota tomorrow. The first pitch is set for 2 p.m. ET.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Copeland, Brianna (15-7)
L: Bri Enter (12-6)
Batting:
2B: Taylor Krapf 1 ; Nani Valencia 1 ; Delanie Cox 1
HR: Jess Oakland 1
RBI: Jess Oakland 1 ; Taylor Krapf 1 ; Nani Valencia 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Kayla Chavez 1 ; Jess Oakland 1 ; Sydney Strelow 1
SB: Lucy Hooper 1
Batting:
2B: Stone, Sarah 1
HR: Parker, Avery 1
RBI: Stone, Sarah 1 ; Parker, Avery 3
Base Running:
RUNS: Copeland, Brianna 1 ; Minnick, Taylor 2 ; Stone, Sarah 1 ; Parker, Avery 1
CS: VanBrandt, Aly 1
Game Leaders
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