OSU Dominant in 10-0 Shutout Over ViTech

By BRIAN KEATTS

QUEENSBRIDGE PARK (October 1, 2012) - Ohio State had its most complete performance of the season this evening, combining double digit hits and runs while allowing only 2 singles to the opposition in a 10-0 victory.  The win moves the Buckeyes to 3-0 on the season.

The Buckeyes left no doubt who would emerge as the victor after exploding for 7 runs in the first inning.  Jon Graham led off the inning with a double and scored on a one out triple by Brian Keatts (who tossed 6 innings of 2 hit ball backed by stellar defense).  Jimmy Klingensmith followed with an RBI single and advanced to third on a single by JT Ferrara (who fell a double short of hitting for the cycle).  A Juton Horstman double plated two more.  Back-to-back walks by Jonathan Keller and Viviana Dinnuci loaded the bases.  Andrew Vannata came through with a run-scoring single.  Kevin Ma drove in the final run of the inning with a ground ball. 

After making quick work of the Tech team in the top of the 2nd inning, OSU went back to work.  Keatts reached second base when a Techie lost a fly ball in the Queens sky, and scored when Ferrara connected for a two-run home run, extending the OSU lead to 9-0.  The Buckeye defense continued to shine, with Andy Singer making his Buckeye debut and flashing the good leather at third base and shortstop.  Pam "The Law" Swidler made several put outs at second base while also going 1-3 at the plate.  Last minute sub Linda Vannata held down right field while also drawing a walk.  ViTech didn't record their first hit until the 5th inning.

Ohio State completed the scoring in the 5th inning when Ferrara laced a triple and came home to score when the throw from the outfield to third narrowly missed his head and sailed into the stands, allowing him to advance home.  All in all it was another great effort from the Scarlet and Gray, who return to the field on October 5th to take on STV.