Anatomy of a softball pitch
By Alex DiFilippo
In softball, the pitcher is the heart and soul of the team. “You don’t win unless you have a horse in the circle,” MSU pitching coach Jessica Bograkos said. “You don’t see any teams go the distance without an ace.”
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Spartans split doubleheader with Nittany Lions
By Meredith Skrzypczak
The MSU softball team split a doubleheader against Penn State on Wednesday, taking the nightcap 3-2 but losing the first game 6-3.
The Spartans took the lead early in the second game with a deep three-run home run to left field by sophomore outfielder Jessica Bracamonte in the bottom of the first inning.
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Spartans looking to sustain momentum
By Joseph Terry
Finally healthy, the MSU softball team is rounding into form, even if only six games remain on the schedule. The Spartans notched their first Big Ten wins of the season, sweeping Minnesota over the weekend to move their conference record to 2-11.
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Softball doubleheader brings victory and defeat
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(updated 04/21/09 11:52pm)Rainy weather leaves team, games in lurch
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(updated 04/16/09 9:59pm)Spartans recover from early-inning blunders to top Central Michigan
(updated 04/16/09 12:26am)Letting it get away
(updated 04/12/09 10:23pm)MSU routed by Purdue
(updated 04/09/09 9:47pm)No place like home for MSU
(updated 04/08/09 6:57pm)Softball games moved to Thursday
(updated 04/07/09 8:20pm)Spartans sweep doubleheader with Titans
(updated 03/25/09 9:16pm)MSU heads to N.C. for Tar Heel Invitational
(updated 03/04/09 7:36pm)Shortstop honored by conference
(updated 03/02/09 7:35pm)Spartans look to improve upon 4-6 start
(updated 02/25/09 7:34pm)Baseball, softball teams struggle to start regular season
(updated 02/22/09 10:02pm)Spartans teams compete in Big Ten tournament play
(updated 05/11/08 9:37pm)Spartans upset Wolverines in Big Ten Tournament
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