Golden Flashes Drop Friday Doubleheader to Miami

Friday, March 14

Kent, Ohio

1:00 p.m.

Kent State University

9-15, 0-1

Miami

10-14, 1-0

Miami (OH)

Kent State

Photo by: Reilly Hall

Golden Flashes Drop Friday Doubleheader to Miami

3/14/2025 8:26:00 PM | Softball

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KENT, Ohio – Kent State lost both games of a doubleheader to Miami as Mid-American Conference play began Friday at Devine Diamond. The visiting RedHawks won the first game, 7-1, and then took the second game by a score of 14-3.

The Golden Flashes (7-18, 0-2 MAC) were led at the plate by sophomore Megan Claerhout, who went 3-for-4 and drove in a pair of runs.

Game 1: Miami 7, Kent State 1
After a leadoff walk and double gave the RedHawks a 1-0 lead, starting pitcher Carley Penner retired six in a row. Miami then scored twice in the top of the third, three times in the top of the fourth and a final run in the top of the seventh.

Savannah Wing hit a solo homer in the bottom of the seventh to prevent getting shutout.

Penner (1-2) recorded two strikeouts and allowed three earned runs over 3.2 innings. Ella Johnson limited the RedHawks to one run over the final 3.1 innings while striking out one.

Game 2: Miami 14, Kent State 3 (5 innings)
The RedHawks launched six home runs and led 13-0 entering the bottom of the fourth inning.

In the bottom of the fourth, an error, hit batter and walk loaded the bases for the Golden Flashes. Megan Claerhout then sent a single to center field to bring in two runs. Carley Penner picked up a RBI later in the frame with a groundout.

Miami added a final run in the top of the fifth.

On Deck for the Flashes
Kent State will conclude the opening weekend of Mid-American Conference play at Devine Diamond against Miami on Saturday at 12:30 p.m.

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