MIAMI SOFTBALL

Rebels edge RedHawks with run in seventh

OXFORD, Miss. – Monday afternoon, the Miami University softball team took on the University of Mississippi at their home opener in Oxford south. In a close game, the RedHawks fell to the Rebels 4-3.

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HOW IT HAPPENED:
The Rebels started off in the bottom of the second, bringing in two runs off a single. 
Miami responded in the top of the third with Bailey Manos hitting a home run, bringing in Kari Krueger and herself to home, making the score 2-2.
The RedHawks took the lead in the top of the sixth, with a home run from Katy Olive, making it 3-2.
Ole Miss tied it up in the bottom of the sixth, scoring off a groundout.
The Rebels took the lead in the bottom of the seventh, ultimately winning 4-3.

NOTES:
Mia Estrello went 2-for-3 at the plate and hit the only double for the RedHawks.
Kari Krueger went 2-for-3 at the plate, had one run and hit the only triple of the game.
Bailey Manos and Katy Olive hit the only home runs of the game. 

UP NEXT: The RedHawks face Kennesaw State Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 2 p.m. in Kennesaw, Ga.