SAN ANTONIO, Texas – The Toledo softball team fell 6-2 to North Dakota on the final day of the HEB Classic in San Antonio on Sunday. Freshman McKenna Schmidt earned her first start in the Midnight Blue and Gold, striking out two batters in seven innings pitched.

"McKenna threw a solid game for her first start of her career," said second-year head coach Joe Abraham. "She pitched out of some jams and gave us a shot to win. We have to get better defensively. We had too many poor throws and uncaught fly balls over the weekend. We did have some players hit the ball well this weekend, especially at the top of the order. That was a great sign, and I can't wait to see how we progress."

Toledo finished the tournament with a 3-2 record.

How it Happened

• UND scored one run on an error, but the Rockets converted a double play to close the inning and avoid further damage.
• Freshman Leah Munson hit an RBI single to center field, knocking in classmate Lily Beyer, who had singled earlier in the inning.
• Toledo gave up three runs in the bottom of the third and one in the fourth.
• In the top of the sixth, sophomore Anna Dixon reached first on a fielder's choice, stole second and later scored on a single by Raquel Emery down the left side, cutting the Fighting Hawks' lead, 5-2.
• UND added an insurance run in the bottom of the sixth for the final run of the game.

 
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The Rockets travel to Virginia for the Pirate Classic hosted by Norfolk State and Hampton University (Feb. 21-23).