Ohio State
21-6-1
Green Bay
6-12
Ohio State Downs Green Bay in Five Innings, 10-0
3/17/2025 6:20:00 PM | Softball
Buckeyes win their third consecutive game, improve to 21-6-1 on the season
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State's offense picked up right where it left off this past weekend, as the Buckeyes scored three times in the first inning, three more times in the second and then plated four runs in the third inning for a 10-0 run-rule victory over Green Bay on Monday afternoon.
The win, which was Ohio State's seventh in the last nine games, improves the Buckeyes' record to 21-6-1. Green Bay falls to 6-12. The Buckeyes are also now 8-2 on their 11-game homestand, which concludes on Wednesday afternoon versus Youngstown State.
How It Happened
- The Buckeyes got on the board quickly, scoring three runs in the first inning off a Kami Kortokrax RBI single and a two-run RBI double off the bat of Jasmyn Burns.
- In the following inning, Burns recorded her 10th home run of the season, a two-run shot that put the Buckeyes in front by five. With the bases loaded, Skylar Limon later walked to score Reagan Milliken and when the inning ended, Ohio State led 6-0.
- In the 3rd inning, Kami Kortokrax and Kaitlyn Farley joined the home run party, hitting respective two-run shots to put the Ohio State lead at 10-0.
- The 10 runs of offense proved to be more than sufficient for freshman Kassandra Gewecke, who finished the game in five innings. Gewecke got the start and the win in the circle, going the entire game without allowing a run while striking out three. The victory was Gewecke's third of the season.
- Burns and Kortokrax combined to go 4-for-6 at the plate with two home runs, a double and seven RBI. Farley also had a multi-hit game, going 2-for-2 with two RBI.
Numbers Don't Lie
- With today's victory included, the Buckeye offense has homered in 21 consecutive games.
- Burns recorded her 40th and 41st hits today, good for a team best and fourth in that category in the Big Ten Conference.
- Burns also ranks in the top five among Big Ten hitters in batting average, home runs, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage.
- Heading into competition today, the Buckeye offense was ranked third nationally in slugging percentage, home runs and home runs per game. They have top-20 rankings in total runs, RBI, scoring, walks, on base percentage, doubles, and doubles per game.
- Coming into today, amongst Big Ten competition, the Buckeyes led the conference in slugging percentage and were second in homeruns. They also crack the top five in on-base percentage, hits, runs, and batting average.
What's Next
The Buckeyes will close out their first homestand of the 2025 season on Wednesday at 4 p.m. against Youngstown State. The reigning Horizon League Champion Penguins are 4-21 thus far in the 2025 season. They are led by head coach Brian Campbell, who is the program's winningest coach and is in his 17th year with Youngstown State. Single game tickets are available to purchase now, and will also be streamed live on B1G+. A link to the live stats is also available on the schedule page at OhioStateBuckeyes.com.
For those interested in purchasing single-game tickets, CLICK HERE. Prices for non-premier games range from $5-$9 before fees. Premier pricing will be in place for a select number of home games this season. Seating at Buckeye Field is general admission. A limited number of student tickets will be available for free at each game with a BuckID on a first come, first serve basis. Children under two years old and younger will be admitted free but must sit on an adult's lap.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Steffus, Holly (3-0)
L: Ava Schill (1-3)
Batting:
2B: Burns, Jasmyn 1 ; Milliken, Reagan 1
HR: Wilhelm, Abbie 1 ; Burns, Jasmyn 1 ; Tarr, Sara 1
RBI: Wilhelm, Abbie 3 ; Burns, Jasmyn 4 ; Tarr, Sara 2 ; Limon, Skylar 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Parisien, Hadley 2 ; Bewick, Sami 1 ; Landmesser, Lottie 1 ; Wilhelm, Abbie 2 ; Burns, Jasmyn 1 ; Tolley, Emma 1 ; Milliken, Reagan 1 ; Tarr, Sara 1
SB: Tarr, Sara 1
HBP: Tolley, Emma 1 ; Tarr, Sara 1
