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The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Spartan softball swings for the fences; wins first UAA championship

David Hoffman, Staff Reporter March 22, 2014

It was a glorious week for the Case Western softball team at the University Athletic Association Championship, as the team captured a share of its first championship in the tournament since 1999. The team...

Sophomore pitcher Rachel Taylor won her 15th game of the season and earned UAA Pitcher of the Week for her performance in a 5–3 win over Hiram.

Softball continues dominance at home

Peter Cooke, Sports Editor April 26, 2013

Improves to 6–0 at Mather Field this season Sophomore second baseman Molly O’Brien homered and became the program’s all-time career stolen bases leader, highlighting the Case Western Reserve University...

Freshman Rebecca Molnar is second on the team in pitching with 3.45 ERA. Molnar picked up her second save of the season with a three inning no-hit relief effort against Mount Union.

Spartans sweep Mount Union, have won 9–of–10

Peter Cooke, Sports Editor April 19, 2013

Improve to 4–0 at home in midst of eight game homestand A second-straight dominant outing on the mound by sophomore pitcher Rebecca Taylor highlighted the Case Western Reserve University softball...

Freshman Rebecca Komar scores one of her two runs against Denison.  Komar went 3-for-8 against the Big Red with an RBI.

Softball starts 4-0 weekend with walk-off win in home opener

Peter Cooke, Sports Editor April 12, 2013

Rebecca Taylor leads Spartans on mound, at plate in sweep of Big Red The Case Western Reserve University softball team kicked off their home opening weekend with a sweep of Denison University at Mather...

The Spartans will look to inch closer to .500 as they host their first games of the season at Mather Field this weekend.

Spartans look to open at Mather Field Saturday against Denison

Peter Cooke, Sports Editor April 5, 2013

Team looks for warm weather, clear skies after four postponed homeopneers After postponing their home opener four times so far this season, the Case Western Reserve University softball team will pray...

Sophomore pitcher Rebecca Taylor has been a force to be reckoned with on the mound for the Spartans.  At 9-8 overall, Taylor leads the UAA in strikeouts with 91, nine more than the next pitcher.

Softball splits with No. 5 Trine

Peter Cooke, Sports Editor April 5, 2013

Sluggers improve to 9-10 overall Behind a strong pitching performance by sophomore Rebecca Taylor in the opener, the Case Western Reserve University softball team handed No. 5 nationally-ranked Trine...

Sophomore pitcher Rebecca Taylor has opened her second season as a Spartan in impressive form with an ERA of 1.17 in two games and a remarkable 23 strikeouts in two games.

Spartans find bats in final game of three game opener

Peter Cooke, Sports Editor March 1, 2013

After one run in two games, sluggers explode in 11-0 victory After sitting idle for two days due to inclement weather in North Carolina, the Case Western Reserve University softball team returned to...

This year in Spartan sports

Peter Cooke and Shinichi Inoue April 27, 2012

The past year was marked with seasons of record breaking performances all across the athletic spectrum. The men’s soccer team woke up and became a juggernaut under All-American striker Vinny Bell. Bell...

Spartans sweep makeup at PSU-Altoona: Wolz, Taylor set program records in wins

Spartans sweep makeup at PSU-Altoona: Wolz, Taylor set program records in wins

Peter Cooke, Sports Editor April 27, 2012

The cancelation of a doubleheader on Wednesday left the Spartans looking for opponents. Luckily, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona was up to the task of hosting the Case Western Reserve University...

Softball splits on Senior Day against Bulldogs, 7-5, 2-11

Softball splits on Senior Day against Bulldogs, 7-5, 2-11

Peter Cooke, Sports Editor April 20, 2012

The Case Western Reserve University softball team split a doubleheader with Adrian College this past weekend as the squad celebrated the careers of its three senior student-athletes. The Spartans took...

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