Penn State softball pitcher Bailey Parshall notched her 746th career strikeout during the first inning of her start against Bucknell on Tuesday, giving her sole possession of the team’s all-time record.

Parshall’s strikeout broke a tie with Missy Beseres, who pitched for the Nittany Lions from 2002 to 2006.

Parshall, who hails from Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania, debuted at Penn State in 2019 and is currently in her fifth season with the team. The southpaw has posted an impressive 1.33 ERA in 27 appearances this season.

Parshall also owns Penn State’s all-time records for strikeouts in a single game and saves in a season. Her 14 career shutouts rank sixth in program history.

Penn State softball boats a 24-14 record this season and will be back in action at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 21, against Maryland in College Park.

About the Author

Adam Babetski

Adam Babetski is a senior double majoring in broadcast journalism and medieval history and is one of Onward State's associate editors. He's from the only part of Virginia without tractors and southern accents, except Richmond (reportedly). You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBabetski for hot takes about sports. For serious inquiries, email [email protected].

Penn State Football Outlasts Washington 28-25

The Nittany Lions clawed their way to 414 total yards against the Huskies.

‘End It On Our Terms’: Penn State Football Proves Growth After Finishing Through Adversity

“At the end of the day, we have to go out there and drop our nuts and go out there and win the game.”

‘He’s Got His Confidence Back’: Penn State Football Running Back Carson Hansen Snatches The Spotlight Over Washington

Hansen had his signature Penn State moment with a critical 36-yard run late in the fourth quarter.