The Youngstown State softball team (6-22, 2-9 Horizon League) seeks to snap a four-game losing skid when it hosts in-state rival Cleveland State (18-9, 4-1 6-2 Horizon League) in a Horizon League doubleheader, Tuesday, April 15.

    First pitch is slated for 3 p.m. at McCune Park in Canfield, Ohio.

    The Penguins are coming off three straight losses to Horizon League foe Wright State last weekend while the Vikings three-game series at Green Bay was cancelled due to inclement weather.

Fornal, Bair Among Leaders

Senior Jamie Fornal and sophomore Kristin Bair are proving to be a couple of the top hitters in the Horizon League. Fornal has climbed to seventh in the circuit with a .378 batting average while Bair ranks eighth at .373.

Bedra Moves Into Second

Senior McKenzie Bedra moved into a tie for second place on the YSU all-time RBI's list with 103 runs batted in. She is currently tied with Tiffany Patteson and needs 10 more to tie and 11 to break the record of 113 set by Chris Notareschi (1995-98).

Vanyi Sluggin It Out

Freshman Rochelle Vanyi continues to hit for extra bases. The Rocklin, Calif., native ranks tied for fourth in the Horizon League with six home runs and ninth with a .568 slugging percentage.

Potokar Turns In Solid Week

Freshman Katy Potokar led the Penguins with a .429 batting average in five games last week. Potokar turned in a 3-for-5 performance in YSU’s 14-12 win over Toledo. She also ripped a double and scored two runs. In the first game against Wright State, Potokar went 2-for-3 with a run scored and ripped a double in the series finale.

Klonowski Goes Granny
Freshman Kim Klonowski hit her first career home run – a grand slam - against Toledo in a 14-12 win. It marked just the ninth grand slam in school history.

Up Next

The Penguins visit Robert Morris, Thursday, April 17. First pitch is set for 2 p.m. in Moon Township, Pa.