COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Capital University softball team continued winning ways this afternoon, defeating Oberlin College by scores of 11-10 and 11-0. The pair of wins improved the Comets' record to 4-0 with all four wins coming having scored 11 runs. 

In game one, the Comets benefitted from a three-run bottom of the seventh inning to secure the first win, with the final two runs being scored on an Oberlin error. In the second game, Cap controlled the offense from the start, eventually run-ruling the Yeowomen 11-0 in just five innings. 

GAME ONE
The Comets controlled much of the game, leading 7-5 after the fourth inning, but a late slip-up allowed Oberlin to lead 10-8 heading to the bottom of the seventh inning. 

In that final frame, Capital got the inning started with a pinch-hit base hit from Megan Parry. After a flyout, Reese King laced a double to right center that scored pinch-runner Larae Portis from first base. 

Then, a dropped pop up from the Oberlin short stop kept the inning alive and put Autumn Bridges on safely. With two outs, Kyleigh Kirby legged out an infield single to load the bases. With the final swing of the bat, Emma Sweetman sent a sharp grounder to the Yeowomen short stop who mishandled the grounder, allowing both Bridges and Kelcie Schnitzler to come home with the tying and winning runs. 

GAME TWO
A slow first inning was met with a huge five-run inning in the bottom of the second by the Comets offense. With Krislyn Bayles pitching a gem on the mound, the Comets struck for five runs thanks to an RBI single by Bridges, an advantageous two runs scored on an error, and then a two-run home run from Emma Sweetman. 

With the momentum fully in their sails, the Comets again struck big, this time plating six runs in the bottom of the fourth inning. 

In that frame, Cap scored runs on an RBI double by Rory Littman, an RBI single by Megan Parry, an RBI single from Reagan Irons, a squeeze bunt by Autumn Bridges, a bases-loaded walk from McKenzie Kennedy and a sac fly from Kirby. 

The damage was enough to end the game early as Oberlin went quietly in the top of the fifth inning, sealing the run-rule victory for Cap. 

THE NUMBERS
Emma Sweetman tagged five hits on the day and racked up four RBIs and three runs scored. She was also responsible for putting the ball in play that yielded the two run winning play in the bottom of the seventh in game one. 

Kyleigh Kirby also collected five hits and returned one RBI and three runs scored. 

Reagan Irons collected four hits on the day, including going 3-for-3 in game two. 

In the pitching circles, Megan Mlinaric and Krislyn Bayles each picked up their second wins of the season. 

For game one, Jessica Workman got the start and threw 3.2 innings before Mlinaric handled the remaining 3.1 innings. Workman ended up allowing eight hits, five runs (four earned) and striking out two. Mlinaric allowed seven hits, four runs (one earned) and striking out three. 

In game two, Bayles went the distance, throwing all five innings and only allowing two hits and two walks in the game. She struck out two as well. 

UP NEXT
Capital will have a busy week ahead with three doubleheaders scheduled this week. On Monday, the Comets will travel to Wittenberg, followed by a road trip to Kenyon on Wednesday. The week will conclude with a home doubleheader against Otterbein to open OAC play. As is the case annually, game two of that doubleheader will serve as the Battle for the Oar.