Eight-run second inning costs CMU softball in MAC tournament semifinals as Western claims title
An eight-run second inning is never a positive, especially in post-season play.
That was the case May 15 as in-state rival Western Michigan beat the Central Michigan softball team 9-0 in the Mid-American Conference consolation semifinal in Akron, Ohio.
Senior pitcher Kari Seddon didn’t have an ideal day in what was her final time on the mound as a Chippewa. She allowed four hits and seven earned runs in just one and two thirds innings. Meanwhile, junior Meredith Whitney maintained a one-hitter with seven strikeouts to carry the Broncos.
WMU’s second inning was one to remember. Arguably, the largest hit was when senior Michelle Bendewald hit a three-run home run over the left field wall.
Senior infielder Amanda Patrick was the only Chippewa to get a hit off Whitney all afternoon.
The Broncos went on to win the 2011 MAC Tournament Championship later in the day. Whitney was named the tournament MVP, pitching three complete games.
