After three innings, Ohio and Kent State are tied at zero.
The Bobcats' best chance came in the third inning when center fielder Ethan Newton led off the inning with a single and eventually moved to third on an error. But a strike 'em out, throw 'em out ended the Ohio threat.
Kent State threatened in the first inning but the third out of the inning was recorded in a rundown between third and home plate.
Both teams recorded four hits through three innings.
Update:
After six innings, Kent State leads Ohio 1-0.
The Golden Flashes' run came with two outs in the fifth inning on a bases-loaded error by Ohio third baseman Dan Ward.
Ward muffed a softly-hit ground ball and allowed the run to score.
The Bobcats threatened again in the fifth when Newton led off the inning with his third hit from the game and advanced to second on a steal.
Kory Burkhart laid a bunt down the third baseline and Newton was called out at third even though he appeared to be safe.
Both teams had six hits through six innings.
Update:
Kent State has defeated Ohio 4-0.
Brent Choban was outstanding for Ohio as he pitched 8 1/3 innings allowing only one earned run.
Kent State led 1-0 heading into the ninth, but were able to tack on three more runs in the 9th to earn the 4-0 win.
The Golden Flashes outhit Ohio 11-8.
