SOFTBALL: Ball State falls to Notre Dame

Freshman Kelsey Schifferdecker pitches the ball against Northern Illinois. DN PHOTO JONATHAN MIKSANEK
Freshman Kelsey Schifferdecker pitches the ball against Northern Illinois. DN PHOTO JONATHAN MIKSANEK

Notre Dame used an explosive offensive attack throughout today’s game to defeat Ball State 11-4 at Melissa Cook Stadium.

The Cardinals scored four runs on seven hits in the loss. Sophomore shortstop Selena Reyna led Ball State in hits, going 2-for-3 in the game. Senior outfielder Jennifer Gilbert accounted for two RBIs to lead the team.

Home runs accounted for all four of Ball State’s runs. Junior outfielder Hanne Stuedemann, Reyna and Gilbert each hit a homer.

Defensively, Ball State had two errors. Notre Dame was able to score 11 runs on 18 total hits.

Sophomore Nicole Steinbach started on the mound for the Cardinals. She pitched four innings, giving up 13 hits. Nine runs crossed the plate against Steinbach and eight were earned. Sophomore Kelsey Schifferdecker also pitched two relief innings for Ball State.

Ball State will return to action Friday as the team hosts a doubleheader against Bowling Green. The first game will begin at 1 p.m.

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