Saturday, April 4
Minneapolis, Minn.
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Buckeyes Hit the Road for Minnesota Series with Adjusted Game Dates and Times
4/1/2026 2:05:00 PM | Softball
Ohio State took eight wins of its 10 game homestand
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State softball (16-18) will gear up for another conference road trip, with a three-game slate against the 13-21 Minnesota Golden Gophers scheduled for Saturday through Monday.
Due to inclement weather in Minneapolis, the series has been pushed up one day, beginning now on April 4 and being played through April 6. Each game will be available for streaming on B1G+.
The Series in a Nutshell
Ohio State vs. Minnesota | Saturday, April 4 | 2 p.m. ET | Minneapolis, Minn.
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Ohio State vs. Minnesota | Sunday, April 5 | 5 p.m. ET | Minneapolis, Minn.
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Ohio State vs. Minnesota | Monday, April 6 | 3 p.m. ET | Minneapolis, Minn.
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Briefly on the Buckeyes
Ohio State heads to Minneapolis having won six in a row, with five of those wins coming via run rule. The Buckeyes have put up 60 runs in that stretch, including a season best 18 runs in a five inning win over Bowling Green. Eight Buckeyes are hitting over .300, with a collective batting average of .312. Of Ohio State's 76 home runs, 21 have come in the current win-streak, with a season-best six hit against Bowling Green. The Buckeyes rank second in the Big Ten in total home runs and fourth in the nation.
Sami Bewick has had the hot bat for the Buckeyes, registering at least one hit in nine of the last 10 games. Bewick is swinging .370, leading the roster in both multi-hit and multi-RBI games. Abbie Wilhelm continues to lead the Ohio State offense, posting leading metrics in average (.374), slugging (.899), RBI (30), and walks (24). Wilhelm, Hadley Parisien, and Taylor Cruse are all tied with 13 home runs apiece. Those three are also tied for third in the conference in home runs. Parisien, despite missing 13 games early in the season, is hitting .400 with 29 RBI and a team-best OPS of 1.549. Izzy Neal also has at least one hit in five of the last six games, boasting a .346 average.
Jenna Molk, fresh off winning Big Ten Pitcher of the Week, has been the leading hurler for the Buckeyes. Molk's 12 wins lead the stable and rank fifth among Big Ten pitchers. Her 10 complete games and four shutouts this season are each second most in the conference, with her 86 strikeouts ranking seventh. Despite holding a 3.04 ERA, Molk has just a 0.66 ERA in her wins.
Noting Minnesota
Minnesota is 13-21 thus far in the 2026 season, with a winning conference record of 5-4. Minnesota's conference wins have come over Indiana, Iowa, and Illinois. The Gophers are hitting .242 collectively, with Scarlett Kuhn posting the team's leading batting average of .287. Tara Wolocko leads the squad in both RBI (18) and home runs (6). Opponents are hitting .271 on Minnesota, with the Gopher pitching staff combining for an ERA of 4.10. Sydney Schwartz has nine of Minnesota's 13 wins, posting a 2.34 ERA with 91 strikeouts in 98.2 innings pitched.
Due to inclement weather in Minneapolis, the series has been pushed up one day, beginning now on April 4 and being played through April 6. Each game will be available for streaming on B1G+.
The Series in a Nutshell
Ohio State vs. Minnesota | Saturday, April 4 | 2 p.m. ET | Minneapolis, Minn.
Watch
Ohio State vs. Minnesota | Sunday, April 5 | 5 p.m. ET | Minneapolis, Minn.
Watch
Ohio State vs. Minnesota | Monday, April 6 | 3 p.m. ET | Minneapolis, Minn.
Watch
Briefly on the Buckeyes
Ohio State heads to Minneapolis having won six in a row, with five of those wins coming via run rule. The Buckeyes have put up 60 runs in that stretch, including a season best 18 runs in a five inning win over Bowling Green. Eight Buckeyes are hitting over .300, with a collective batting average of .312. Of Ohio State's 76 home runs, 21 have come in the current win-streak, with a season-best six hit against Bowling Green. The Buckeyes rank second in the Big Ten in total home runs and fourth in the nation.
Sami Bewick has had the hot bat for the Buckeyes, registering at least one hit in nine of the last 10 games. Bewick is swinging .370, leading the roster in both multi-hit and multi-RBI games. Abbie Wilhelm continues to lead the Ohio State offense, posting leading metrics in average (.374), slugging (.899), RBI (30), and walks (24). Wilhelm, Hadley Parisien, and Taylor Cruse are all tied with 13 home runs apiece. Those three are also tied for third in the conference in home runs. Parisien, despite missing 13 games early in the season, is hitting .400 with 29 RBI and a team-best OPS of 1.549. Izzy Neal also has at least one hit in five of the last six games, boasting a .346 average.
Jenna Molk, fresh off winning Big Ten Pitcher of the Week, has been the leading hurler for the Buckeyes. Molk's 12 wins lead the stable and rank fifth among Big Ten pitchers. Her 10 complete games and four shutouts this season are each second most in the conference, with her 86 strikeouts ranking seventh. Despite holding a 3.04 ERA, Molk has just a 0.66 ERA in her wins.
Noting Minnesota
Minnesota is 13-21 thus far in the 2026 season, with a winning conference record of 5-4. Minnesota's conference wins have come over Indiana, Iowa, and Illinois. The Gophers are hitting .242 collectively, with Scarlett Kuhn posting the team's leading batting average of .287. Tara Wolocko leads the squad in both RBI (18) and home runs (6). Opponents are hitting .271 on Minnesota, with the Gopher pitching staff combining for an ERA of 4.10. Sydney Schwartz has nine of Minnesota's 13 wins, posting a 2.34 ERA with 91 strikeouts in 98.2 innings pitched.
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