BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – RMU opened their series against Bowling Green with a decisive 6-0 victory, fueled by a strong offensive performance and a dominant pitching display from Madison DeVault. The Colonials now hold a 27-15 overall record.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
The game began as a pitcher's duel, with neither team scoring through the first three innings. DeVault was in command early, allowing only one hit through the first nine outs.
 
RMU's offense broke the stalemate in the top of the fourth. Anna Resnik started the rally with a single to center field, followed by a walk from Mary Brant.
 
With two outs, Jess Matheny delivered an RBI single to right field, scoring Resnik. Matheny then advanced to third on a steal and a subsequent throwing error by Bowling Green, allowing Brant to score and Sequoia Dunlap to reach base safely. Another Bowling Green error allowed Matheny to score, giving the Colonials a 3-0 lead.
 
The Colonials extended their lead in the top of the fifth. Kaylyn Hopf and Resnik each singled, setting the stage for Mary Brant, who blasted a three-run home run over the right field wall, making the score 6-0.
 
DeVault and the RMU defense maintained their strong performance, shutting down any comeback attempts from Bowling Green and securing the 6-0 victory.
 
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• RMU outhit Bowling Green 7-3. Both teams recorded one walk.
• Mary Brant led the Colonials with three RBI, two hits, and two runs, marking her 10th home run of the season.
• Anna Resnik also had a strong offensive showing with two hits and two runs scored.
• Jess Matheny and Sequoia Dunlap each recorded a stolen base.

 
DEVAULT'S DOMINANCE
Senior pitcher Madison DeVault delivered another stellar performance, pitching a complete-game, seven-inning shutout against the Falcons. This marks her fourth career shutout and her 28th career win. DeVault also recorded 10 strikeouts in the game, reaching double-digit strikeouts for the fourth time in her career.
 
FRESHMAN PHENOM
Freshman Mary Brant continues to impress, hitting her 10th home run of the season. This performance marks her 10th multi-RBI game this year. She now holds impressive season totals of 36 RBI, 44 hits, and 28 runs, establishing herself as one of the most impactful freshmen in program history.
 
HITTING STREAK CONTINUES
Anna Resnik extended her hitting streak to 11 games with two hits in today's contest. During this streak, she is batting .371 (13-for-25) with a .465 on-base percentage. Her two runs scored today bring her season total to 42, ranking second in RMU's single-season history. She is now just three runs away from breaking Gwen Leidy's record of 44 runs set in 1997.
 
UP NEXT
RMU will conclude their series at Bowling Green tomorrow with a doubleheader. The first game is scheduled for a 1:00 PM start.
 
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