A season opener that began with great excitement quickly turned to concern for the Nebraska softball team. Junior pitcher Jordy Bahl, making her Husker debut after two All-American seasons at Oklahoma, exited Thursday's game against Washington in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, after suffering an apparent ankle injury in the third inning. Prior to Bahl’s injury, Nebraska was battling every step of the way against a team that made the Women’s College World Series last year. A hit by pitch quickly turned into a run when Washington’s Alana Johnson stole second base, advanced to third on a wild pitch and then scored on a softly hit infield single. Washington pitcher Ruby Meylan, a former Omaha Skutt standout who was club teammates with Bahl in high school, recorded three strikeouts and earned the win.

Source: Daily Sun February 09, 2024 15:47 UTC