Iowa head coach Renee Gillispie shakes hands with Ohio State head coach Kelly Kovach Schoenly before their game against Ohio State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, May. 3, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
A young fan throws out the first pitch before the game against Ohio State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, May. 3, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Paul Luers, the father of Iowa head coach Renee Gillispie, throws out the first pitch before the game against Ohio State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, May. 3, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa shortstop Ashley Hamilton (18) pulls in a pop fly for an out during the first inning of their game against Ohio State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, May. 3, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa pitcher Sarah Lehman (16) delivers to the plate during the first inning of their game against Ohio State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, May. 3, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa shortstop Ashley Hamilton (18) fields a ground ball during the second inning of their game against Ohio State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, May. 3, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa designated player Miranda Schulte (20) bats during the second inning of their game against Ohio State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, May. 3, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa third baseman Sydney Owens (5) gets a hit during the second inning of their game against Ohio State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, May. 3, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa third baseman Sydney Owens (5) throws to first for an out during the third inning of their game against Ohio State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, May. 3, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa right fielder Cameron Cecil (1) pulls in a fly ball for an out during the third inning of their game against Ohio State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, May. 3, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
The Hawkeyes field during the fourth inning of their game against Ohio State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, May. 3, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa pitcher Sarah Lehman (16) delivers a strikeout pitch to catcher Abby Lien (9) during the fourth inning of their game against Ohio State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, May. 3, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa right fielder Cameron Cecil (1) pulls in a fly ball for an out during the fourth inning of their game against Ohio State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, May. 3, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa pitcher Sarah Lehman (16) delivers to the plate for a strikeout during the fifth inning of their game against Ohio State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, May. 3, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa second baseman Aralee Bogar (2) throws to first for an out during the fifth inning of their game against Ohio State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, May. 3, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa pitcher Sarah Lehman (16) gets a high-five from third baseman Ashley Hamilton (18) after ending the fifth inning of their game against Ohio State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, May. 3, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa second baseman Aralee Bogar (2) hits a double during the fifth inning of their game against Ohio State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, May. 3, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa second baseman Aralee Bogar (2) dances on second base after hitting a double during the fifth inning of their game against Ohio State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, May. 3, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa second baseman Aralee Bogar (2) points into the dugout after hitting a double during the fifth inning of their game against Ohio State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, May. 3, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa right fielder Cameron Cecil (1) connects on a pitch during the fifth inning of their game against Ohio State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, May. 3, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa catcher Abby Lien (9) chases a runner back to third base after fielding a bunt during the sixth inning of their game against Ohio State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, May. 3, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa second baseman Aralee Bogar (2) fields a ground ball before turning an inning ending double play during the sixth inning of their game against Ohio State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, May. 3, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa second baseman Aralee Bogar (2) tags out a runner as she turns an inning ending double play during the sixth inning of their game against Ohio State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, May. 3, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa second baseman Aralee Bogar (2) tosses the ball to first base as she turns an inning ending double play during the sixth inning of their game against Ohio State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, May. 3, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa second baseman Aralee Bogar (center) shouts as she runs back to the dugout with pitcher Sarah Lehman (left) and first baseman DoniRae Mayhew (right) after they turned an inning ending double play during the sixth inning of their game against Ohio State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, May. 3, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa catcher Abby Lien (9) bats during the sixth inning of their game against Ohio State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, May. 3, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa catcher Abby Lien (9) talks with designated player Miranda Schulte (20) before Schulte's at-bat during the sixth inning of their game against Ohio State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, May. 3, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa designated player Miranda Schulte (20) hits a home run during the sixth inning of their game against Ohio State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, May. 3, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa designated player Miranda Schulte (20) hits a home run during the sixth inning of their game against Ohio State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, May. 3, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa designated player Miranda Schulte (20) gets a high-five from assistant coach Rick Dillinger after hitting a home run during the sixth inning of their game against Ohio State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, May. 3, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa designated player Miranda Schulte (20) rounds the bases with a big smile after hitting a home run during the sixth inning of their game against Ohio State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, May. 3, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa designated player Miranda Schulte (20) gets a high-five from head coach Renee Gillispie after hitting a home run during the sixth inning of their game against Ohio State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, May. 3, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa designated player Miranda Schulte (20) is greeted by teammates at home plate after hitting a home run during the sixth inning of their game against Ohio State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, May. 3, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa designated player Miranda Schulte (20) is greeted by teammates at home plate after hitting a home run during the sixth inning of their game against Ohio State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, May. 3, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa shortstop Ashley Hamilton (18) pulls in a pop up for an out during the seventh inning of their game against Ohio State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, May. 3, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa second baseman Aralee Bogar (2) fields a ground ball during the seventh inning of their game against Ohio State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, May. 3, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa second baseman Aralee Bogar (2) throws to first base for an out during the seventh inning of their game against Ohio State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, May. 3, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa second baseman Aralee Bogar (2) jumps into the arms of pitcher Sarah Lehman (16) after winning their game against Ohio State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, May. 3, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
The Iowa Hawkeyes thank their fans after winning their game against Ohio State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, May. 3, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa volunteer assistant coach Lori Duncan celebrates with players after winning their game against Ohio State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, May. 3, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa's Sarah Lehman (16) signs a poster for a fan after winning their game against Ohio State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, May. 3, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa's Aralee Bogar (2) signs a poster for a fan after winning their game against Ohio State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, May. 3, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa's Abby Lien (9) signs a poster for a fan after winning their game against Ohio State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, May. 3, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa's DoniRae Mayhew (24) signs a poster for a fan after winning their game against Ohio State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, May. 3, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa's Elizabeth DeShields (19) signs a poster for a fan after winning their game against Ohio State at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, May. 3, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)