Simpson advances to regional semifinal with 4-0 win over Greenville

INDIANOLA, Iowa – Behind a lights-out pitching performance from Emma LaFave and a clutch two-RBI hit by Brynn Ortlund, Simpson softball shut out Greenville 4-0 in the opening round of the NCAA Regional.

GAME HIGHLIGHTS

• Katie Shaner led off the second inning with a double to right center and later advanced to third while Caelynn Obleton walked and stole second to set up Ortlund.
• With two outs, Ortlund battled through an eight-pitch at-bat, winning the fight with a single through the right side, scoring two and putting Simpson up early.
• In the third, Ashlyn Steen reached on a hit-by-pitch before scoring on a triple from Megan Heidelbauer in the gap to extend Simpson's lead.
• Shaner drove in Heidelbauer with a one-out sac-bunt to give Simpson the eventual 4-0 winning score.
• Emma LaFave navigated her way through the Greenville lineup after the Panthers collected eight hits on the day. LaFave stranded nine runners, fueled by eight strikeouts, tying her season-high.

GAME LEADERS

• Brynn Ortlund: 1 hit, 2 RBI
• Megan Heidelbauer: 2 hits, 1 RBI, 1 run
• Katie Shaner: 1 hit, 1 RBI, 1 run
• Emma LaFave: 7.0 IP, 8 strikeouts, 0 runs, 8 hits

UP NEXT

Simpson advances to face two-seed Saint Benedict in the second round of the regional with first pitch scheduled for 11 a.m. on Friday, May 15.

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