Ohio Softball Splits Doubleheader with Miami, Earns Series Win

Bobcats' Westler drives in 12 runs across two games

Apr. 10, 2026 at 5:19pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the action of a softball game, with the players and field broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of scarlet red, white, and green for Ohio, and red and white for Miami.Ohio's softball team earns a crucial series win over conference rival Miami, thanks to a dominant offensive performance from star player Westler.Oxford Today

The Ohio softball team split a doubleheader with Miami on Wednesday, winning the first game but falling in the second. Ohio's Westler had a standout performance, driving in 12 runs across the two games to lead the Bobcats to a series victory over their MAC rivals.

Why it matters

This series between Ohio and Miami was an important conference matchup, with both teams sitting at 9-6 in the MAC standings. The split gives Ohio the series win and keeps them in the hunt for a top spot in the conference standings as the season winds down.

The details

In the first game, Ohio defeated Miami 12-8 behind a huge offensive performance from Westler, who drove in 8 runs. The Bobcats jumped out to an early lead and held on for the victory. In the second game, Miami responded with a 10-6 win, evening the doubleheader. Westler continued her strong day at the plate, driving in 4 more runs for Ohio.

  • The doubleheader took place on Wednesday, April 10, 2026.
  • Ohio and Miami entered the series tied at 9-6 in the MAC standings.

The players

Westler

A standout player for the Ohio softball team, Westler drove in 12 runs across the two games to lead the Bobcats to a series victory over their MAC rivals.

Ohio Softball Team

The Ohio softball team entered the series with a 26-14 overall record and a 9-6 mark in MAC play.

Miami RedHawks

The Miami softball team came into the series with a 27-12 overall record and a 9-6 conference record, tied with Ohio in the MAC standings.

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What they’re saying

“Westler really carried us today with her big performance at the plate. She's been a consistent force for us all season and it was great to see her step up in a big conference matchup like this.”

— Ohio Head Coach

What’s next

Ohio and Miami will meet again later this season for another important MAC series as both teams look to secure a top spot in the conference standings.

The takeaway

This series split showcases the competitiveness of the MAC softball race, with Ohio and Miami both proving to be strong contenders. Westler's standout performance for the Bobcats was a key factor in earning the series victory.