Green Bay, Wis. – Freshman pitcher Kelsey Ogin scattered just five hits and struck out five batters, but the Youngstown State softball team (11-34, 3-13 Horizon League) dropped the series opener to Green Bay (10-25, 3-13), 3-0, on Friday at King Park.

The Phoenix used a three-run fifth inning to secure the victory. Claire Cushman led off the frame with a walk, advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt, and moved to third on a wild pitch. After a pop out third, Madyson Baker lifted a fly ball down the left-field line that landed for a single and plated Cushman with the game's first run.

Sara Ebner followed with a two-out, two-run home run to give the Phoenix a three-run advantage.

The Penguins were limited to four total base runners and three singles by Ayla Ray, Elyssa Imler, and Lydia Wilkerson.

Youngstown State and Green Bay close out the three-game series with a doubleheader Saturday, April 19. First pitch of the twinbill is set for 1 p.m. Eastern.