Penn State softball (19-6) beat Oregon State (10-18) by a score of 3-1. Despite a slow game for both teams, the Nittany Lions were able to take advantage of defensive miscues from the Beavers, coming back from two straight losses in the Hokie Invite last weekend.

How It Happened

In the top of the first inning, Penn State started off the game with a lead off single from Allison Oneacre. Brooke Klosowicz reached on a fielder’s choice, and Macy Chamberlin doubled to advance Klosowicz to third. Gabby Gradishar ended the inning after grounding out, keeping Penn State from scoring any runs in the first. Besides a Morgan Howey double in the bottom of the first, Oregon State also went down quietly.

The Nittany Lions went down in order in the top of the second, and Oregon State scored a run in the bottom half. After Mya Harrison walked, stole second, and advanced to third on a single, she scored on an infield single from Jada Lewis, putting the Beavers ahead 1-0 heading into the third inning.

The third and fourth innings were quiet for both teams, with a single from Oregon State being the only hit. In the top of the fifth, Penn State tied the game on an RBI groundout from Michela Barbanente.

In the sixth inning, the Nittany Lions took the lead. Natalie Lieto led off the inning with a single, and advanced to third base on a single from Klosowicz. Chamberlin reached on a fielder’s choice, but Klosowicz was out on the throw. Gradishar then singled, scoring Lieto, and Frankee Flesher, who pinch ran for Chamberlin, scored on an error by Lewis. Penn State ended their half of the inning up 3-1.

Oregon State got a runner on due to an error in the bottom of the sixth, but no runs scored. Oneacre walked in the top of the seventh, but Penn State was unable to get anymore runners on to score.

Besides a single from Lewis, the Beavers went down quietly in the bottom of the seventh, securing a 3-1 win for Penn State.

Takeaways

• Penn State was limited to four runners on base through the first five innings.
• The offense took advantage of miscues from Oregon State, scoring two runs via errors and groundouts.
• Oregon State had a hard time getting runners on base against the Penn State bullpen, with only three runners reaching base after the second inning.

What’s Next?

Penn State will stay in Oregon to face its first Big Ten opponent of the season in No. 18 Oregon. The weekend series will kick off on Friday, March 13, with first pitch scheduled for 9 p.m. eastern time.