MARION, Ind. –No. 10 Oregon Tech (43-15) exploded for 6-runs in the bottom of the second inning and
Sarah Abramson took over from there in a complete game 6-0 shutout against No. 13 Indiana Wesleyan University (44-17) in the title game of the Marion Bracket of the NAIA Opening Round propelling the Owls into the 2019 NAIA Softball World Series hosted by Evangel University and the Springfield Sports Commission scheduled to take place at the Killian Softball Complex May 23-29, 2019. The Owls will open up the World Series against the Rams of the University of Mobile (Ala.) at 8:00 AM (Pacific) on Thursday, May 23.
NAIA World Series Bracket
"I am so proud of this group of young ladies," said Head Coach
Greg Stewart. "They played so well the last three days and achieved the first opening round championship for this program in 4 years after 3 years in a row of being the bridesmaids. This team has shown a ton of character, battling through some challenges this year with weather, injuries, and being on the road quite a bit. We are playing really good at the right time and I can't wait to see what we can accomplish in Springfield."
Oregon Tech sent 10 batters to the plate in the bottom of the second inning scoring six-runs on six-hits highlighted by RBI doubles from
Baylee Wyscaver and
Cierra Barkis.
That would be all the runs that Abramson would need as she was spectacular, allowing three-hits with six strikeouts as she improved to 25-5 on the year.
Kiahna Brown had two-hits to lead the Owls.
WORLD SERIES NOTES
- This will be Oregon Tech's 5th World Series appearance
- OIT is 13-6 All-Time at the World Series
- Oregon Tech won the 2011 NAIA World Series, 4th in 2015
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