Northwestern
7-6
Northern Kentucky
3-10
'Cats Sweep Saturday Doubleheader in Louisville
3/4/2023 9:23:00 PM | Softball
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – No. 22 Northwestern earned a doubleheader sweep over Northern Kentucky and Louisville on Saturday at the Cardinal Classic, claiming a 5-0 victory over the Norse, followed by a 4-1 victory over the host Cardinals.
HOW IT HAPPENED -- Northern Kentucky
Cami Henry was dealing on Saturday, hurling a four-hit shutout to lead the Wildcats past Northern Kentucky, 5-0. Henry (4-1) went the distance for Northwestern (7-6), giving up four hits, walking none and striking out nine.
In the batter's box, the Wildcats were paced by Jordyn Rudd, who went 2-for-3 on the day with a double, a home run, a walk and three RBI. Maeve Nelson put together a standout performance at the dish as well, going 1-for-2 with a triple, two walks and an RBI. Grace Nieto also contributed for Northwestern, putting together three hits in four trips to the plate while adding a double.
The Wildcats took the lead for good in the fifth, scoring for the first time in the inning. Northwestern's offense started clicking and put up four runs, including a two-run double off the bat of Rudd.
The Wildcats also added a run in the sixth inning to complete their scoring in the ballgame.
Cami Henry's last four appearances:
— Northwestern Softball (@NUSBcats) March 5, 2023
3-0 record
22.0 innings pitched
0 earned runs
15 strikeouts
2 complete game shutouts#GoCats | #BeRemarkable pic.twitter.com/VQDJFIYtNk
HOW IT HAPPENED -- Louisville
Ayana Lindsey had two hits in the win over Lousville, helping No. 22 Northwestern knock off Louisville, 4-1.
Lauren Boyd (2-2) started in the circle and picked up the win for Northwestern (8-6). The right-hander went 6.0 innings, giving up one run on five hits, allowing one walk and striking out four. Danielle Williams also made an impact in the circle for the Wildcats, throwing one scoreless inning while allowing no hits, with one walk and one strikeout en route to her second save on the year.
Offensively, the Wildcats were paced by Lindsey, who went 2-for-3 on the day with a triple and an RBI. Junior Hannah Cady put together a standout day at the dish as well, going 1-for-3 with a triple. Sophomore Grace Nieto also helped out for Northwestern, putting together two hits in four trips to the plate while adding an RBI.
The Wildcats got on the scoreboard first, starting in the fifth inning. Northwestern put up two runs in the frame, highlighted by an RBI triple off the bat of Lindsey.
Big. Time. Hit. ??@ayanalindsey42 coming up HUGE with a two-out go-ahead triple!#GoCats | #BeRemarkable pic.twitter.com/tEvNYWkRZS
— Northwestern Softball (@NUSBcats) March 5, 2023
After the Cardinals cut the lead to 2-1, the 'Cats expanded on their advantage in the sixth inning after Bridget Donahey came across to score the lone run of the inning for Northwestern, which brought the score to 3-1 in favor of the Wildcats.
Northwestern held Louisville scoreless before expanding their lead to 4-1 the following inning. The Wildcats scored once on an RBI single off the bat of Rudd. The score remained 4-1 for the rest of the game, as Northwestern held on for the win.
GAME NOTES -- Northern Kentucky
» Henry tossed a four-hit shutout for the Wildcats.
» Nieto picked up three base knocks in the game for Northwestern.
» Henry struck out nine Norse hitters.
» The Wildcats power output was led by Rudd, who had two extra base hits in the ballgame.
» Every Northwestern starter reached base safely in the win.
» Northwestern's highest scoring inning was the fifth, when it pushed four runs across.
» The Wildcats out-hit the Norse at a 9-4 clip.
» Northwestern went 3-for-9 (.333) with runners in scoring position.
» Northwestern pitchers faced 24 Northern Kentucky hitters in the game, allowing two ground balls and nine fly balls while striking out nine.
» The Wildcats drew seven walks from Northern Kentucky pitching.
» Rudd led the Wildcats at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a double, a home run and three RBI.
GAME NOTES -- Louisville
» Northwestern's highest scoring inning was the fifth, when it pushed two runs across.
» The Wildcats out-hit the Cardinals at a 7-5 clip.
» Northwestern went 3-for-7 (.429) with runners in scoring position.
» Northwestern pitchers limited Louisville to just 1-for-6 (.167) with runners in scoring position.
» Northwestern pitchers faced 28 Louisville hitters in the game, allowing 12 ground balls and two fly balls while striking out five.
» The Wildcats drew four walks from Louisville pitching.
» Lindsey led the Wildcats at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a triple and an RBI.
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Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Boyd, Lauren (2-2)
L: Alyssa Zabala (5-2)
S: Williams, Danielle (2)
Batting:
3B: Cady, Hannah 1 ; Lindsey, Ayana 1
RBI: Nieto, Grace 1 ; Rudd, Jordyn 1 ; Lindsey, Ayana 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Nieto, Grace 1 ; Donahey, Bridget 1 ; Cady, Hannah 1 ; Lindsey, Ayana 1
Batting:
3B: Korbe Otis 1
RBI: Makayla Hurst 1
SH: Elana Ornelas 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Vanessa Miller 1
SB: Vanessa Miller 1
HBP: Vanessa Miller 2
