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Tigers Sweep Battling Bishops and Extend Win Streak to 13

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Greencastle, Ind. - Fifth-ranked DePauw extended its win streak to 13 with a doubleheader sweep of visiting Ohio Wesleyan by scores of 1-0 and 7-2. The Tigers improved to 29-2 overall and finished North Coast Athletic Conference West Division play at 12-0. The Battling Bishops dropped to 6-12 overall and 2-10 in the division.

In the opener, the teams battled through five scoreless innings before the Tigers broke through in the sixth. Emma Konrad singled with one out and pinch-runner Abby Pyburn stole second. Paige Price then delivered an RBI single to center for the game's lone run.

Five different Tigers collected one hit each, while Madison Bridger had two of Ohio Wesleyan's four hits.

Annika Garwood improved to 4-2 with the four-hit shutout in which she struck out four and didn't allow a walk. Katie Chittum dropped to 4-6.

In the nightcap, Ohio Wesleyan scored both of its runs in the opening inning as Erica Buchanan reached on an error with one out and scored on Aimee Duckworth's double. Makenna Waddell followed with a double to make it 2-0.

DePauw countered with one in the bottom of the first and Chase Epp walked and pinch-runner Kate Geary stole second. Becca St. Germain doubled home Geary.

The Tigers evened the count in the second as Grace Smith doubled and moved to third on Price's single. After Lily Jennings reached on a bunt single to load the bases, Kaylyn Linder lifted a sacrifice fly to left which brought home Smith. DePauw took the lead in the third when Drew Bratcher hit a two-out, solo homer to right center.

DePauw broke the game open with four in the fourth including RBI doubles from Kelsey Bernhard and Epp.

Jennings had two of DePauw's eight hits, while six different Ohio Wesleyan players had one each.

Riley Magoon improved to 5-0, while Cami Henry collected her third save. Buchanan dropped to 2-5.

DePauw hosts Illinois Wesleyan tomorrow in a 4 p.m. doubleheader.

 

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Players Mentioned

Kelsey Bernhard

#21 Kelsey Bernhard

C/OF
5' 4"
Freshman
I chose DePauw because I was able to continue my athletic career at a very competitive D3 school. The atmosphere and education at DePauw is also incredible and I wanted to be a part of it.
Drew Bratcher

#25 Drew Bratcher

3B/C
5' 4"
Sophomore
Chase Epp

#1 Chase Epp

OF
5' 4"
Junior
It had everything I was looking for, and it seemed like a good fit for me.
Annika Garwood

#33 Annika Garwood

P/1B
5' 2"
Freshman
I chose DePauw for the ample opportunity to grow equally in the classroom and on the softball field. At DePauw, you are a student before an athlete and I think that speaks volumes to the quality and value of the education given at this institution.
Kate Geary

#13 Kate Geary

OF/2B
5' 3"
Junior
Great fit for me on both sides of the coin (softball and school).
Lily Jennings

#00 Lily Jennings

OF
5' 4"
Sophomore
Emma Konrad

#17 Emma Konrad

OF/2B
5' 3"
Sophomore
Kaylyn Linder

#88 Kaylyn Linder

2B/SS
5' 5"
Senior
I loved the campus and the softball program.
Riley Magoon

#23 Riley Magoon

P
5' 9"
Junior
I chose DePauw because of both their excellent academic offerings, and outstanding softball program.
Paige Price

#11 Paige Price

C
6' 0"
Junior
Great academics and competitive athletics while allowing to be multifaceted.
Abby Pyburn

#26 Abby Pyburn

IF/OF
5' 4"
Sophomore
Grace Smith

#7 Grace Smith

SS/2B
5' 2"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Kelsey Bernhard

#21 Kelsey Bernhard

5' 4"
Freshman
I chose DePauw because I was able to continue my athletic career at a very competitive D3 school. The atmosphere and education at DePauw is also incredible and I wanted to be a part of it.
C/OF
Drew Bratcher

#25 Drew Bratcher

5' 4"
Sophomore
3B/C
Chase Epp

#1 Chase Epp

5' 4"
Junior
It had everything I was looking for, and it seemed like a good fit for me.
OF
Annika Garwood

#33 Annika Garwood

5' 2"
Freshman
I chose DePauw for the ample opportunity to grow equally in the classroom and on the softball field. At DePauw, you are a student before an athlete and I think that speaks volumes to the quality and value of the education given at this institution.
P/1B
Kate Geary

#13 Kate Geary

5' 3"
Junior
Great fit for me on both sides of the coin (softball and school).
OF/2B
Lily Jennings

#00 Lily Jennings

5' 4"
Sophomore
OF
Emma Konrad

#17 Emma Konrad

5' 3"
Sophomore
OF/2B
Kaylyn Linder

#88 Kaylyn Linder

5' 5"
Senior
I loved the campus and the softball program.
2B/SS
Riley Magoon

#23 Riley Magoon

5' 9"
Junior
I chose DePauw because of both their excellent academic offerings, and outstanding softball program.
P
Paige Price

#11 Paige Price

6' 0"
Junior
Great academics and competitive athletics while allowing to be multifaceted.
C
Abby Pyburn

#26 Abby Pyburn

5' 4"
Sophomore
IF/OF
Grace Smith

#7 Grace Smith

5' 2"
Junior
SS/2B