University of North Carolina Athletics
Friday, May 17
Knoxville, Tenn.
11 AM
North Carolina
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Ohio State
Photo by: Randy Sartin
Tar Heels Fall Short in Pitchers’ Duel vs. Ohio State
May 17, 2019 | Softball
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Despite eight strikeouts by Brittany Pickett, North Carolina was unable to win the pitchers' duel as Ohio State took the 1-0 win to being the 2019 NCAA Knoxville Regional on Friday afternoon. The Tar Heels will play the loser of Tennessee/Longwood in the Saturday's elimination game at 2:30 p.m.
After trading five scoreless frames, Ohio State scored the lone run of the game in the sixth inning on a squeeze play by Ashley Prange. UNC slides to 35-19 while the Buckeyes improve to 35-16.
Key Moments
» Kristina Burkhardt and Leah Murray tallied hits in the first and third innings, respectively, but the runners were left on base.
» Ohio State responded with a leadoff single by Lilli Piper followed by a walk in the fourth. However, UNC's defense remained strong and stranded the runners.
» Carolina's best threat came in the fifth inning as Zoë Goodman drew a walk that brought in Destiny DeBerry from the flex to run. A sac-bunt by Campbell Hutcherson and wild pitch moved her to third. But, a popup ended the frame to hold the score at zero.
» The Buckeyes jumped on the board with a leadoff double by Bri Betshel and a UNC miscue put runners in scoring position. A sac-bunt by Ashley Prange gave OSU the 1-0 lead.
» Carolina made contact in the final two frames, but Ohio State's one run finalized the score.
» Winning Pitcher: Morgan Ray (18-8) // Losing pitcher: Brittany Pickett (21-13)
Noteworthy
» Pickett has struck out eight or more batters in her last six complete games since April 26 at Louisville.
» Ramsey extended reached-base streak to 11 games.
Stay up to date with Carolina Softball by following the Tar Heels on Twitter and Instagram.
After trading five scoreless frames, Ohio State scored the lone run of the game in the sixth inning on a squeeze play by Ashley Prange. UNC slides to 35-19 while the Buckeyes improve to 35-16.
Key Moments
» Kristina Burkhardt and Leah Murray tallied hits in the first and third innings, respectively, but the runners were left on base.
» Ohio State responded with a leadoff single by Lilli Piper followed by a walk in the fourth. However, UNC's defense remained strong and stranded the runners.
» Carolina's best threat came in the fifth inning as Zoë Goodman drew a walk that brought in Destiny DeBerry from the flex to run. A sac-bunt by Campbell Hutcherson and wild pitch moved her to third. But, a popup ended the frame to hold the score at zero.
» The Buckeyes jumped on the board with a leadoff double by Bri Betshel and a UNC miscue put runners in scoring position. A sac-bunt by Ashley Prange gave OSU the 1-0 lead.
» Carolina made contact in the final two frames, but Ohio State's one run finalized the score.
» Winning Pitcher: Morgan Ray (18-8) // Losing pitcher: Brittany Pickett (21-13)
Noteworthy
» Pickett has struck out eight or more batters in her last six complete games since April 26 at Louisville.
» Ramsey extended reached-base streak to 11 games.
Stay up to date with Carolina Softball by following the Tar Heels on Twitter and Instagram.
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