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Photos: Notre Dame softball hosts Bowling Green in 2024 home opener

Matt Cashore
Ushers watch in the 9th inning of the second game against Bowling Green Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Melissa Cook Stadium.
Ushers watch in the 9th inning of the second game against Bowling Green Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Melissa Cook Stadium.
MATT CASHORE, South Bend Tribune
Notre Dame players sing the Alma Mater after winning against Bowling Green Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Melissa Cook Stadium.
Notre Dame players sing the Alma Mater after winning against Bowling Green Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Melissa Cook Stadium.
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Pitcher Shannon Becker (31) pitches against Bowling Green Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Melissa Cook Stadium.
Pitcher Shannon Becker (31) pitches against Bowling Green Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Melissa Cook Stadium.
MATT CASHORE, South Bend Tribune
Rachel Allen (10) celebrates with teammates after she drove in the game-winning run in a 10-9 win over Bowling Green in then second game of a doubleheader Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Melissa Cook Stadium.
Rachel Allen (10) celebrates with teammates after she drove in the game-winning run in a 10-9 win over Bowling Green in then second game of a doubleheader Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Melissa Cook Stadium.
MATT CASHORE, South Bend Tribune
Rachel Allen (10) hits a home run in the bottom of the 7th inning to tie the second game 9-9 against Bowling Green Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Melissa Cook Stadium.
Rachel Allen (10) hits a home run in the bottom of the 7th inning to tie the second game 9-9 against Bowling Green Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Melissa Cook Stadium.
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Outfielder Mickey Winchell (9) hits against Bowling Green Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Melissa Cook Stadium.
Outfielder Mickey Winchell (9) hits against Bowling Green Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Melissa Cook Stadium.
MATT CASHORE, South Bend Tribune
Players cheer in the Irish dugout in the second game against Bowling Green Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Melissa Cook Stadium.
Players cheer in the Irish dugout in the second game against Bowling Green Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Melissa Cook Stadium.
MATT CASHORE, South Bend Tribune
Right fielder Mickey Winchell (9) makes a catch for an out T6
Right fielder Mickey Winchell (9) makes a catch for an out T6
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Rachel Allen (10) approaches home plate after a home run to tie the second game 9-9 against Bowling Green Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Melissa Cook Stadium.
Rachel Allen (10) approaches home plate after a home run to tie the second game 9-9 against Bowling Green Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Melissa Cook Stadium.
MATT CASHORE, South Bend Tribune
Notre Dame outfielders prepare to start the 9th inning of the second game against Bowling Green Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Melissa Cook Stadium.
Notre Dame outfielders prepare to start the 9th inning of the second game against Bowling Green Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Melissa Cook Stadium.
MATT CASHORE, South Bend Tribune
Catcher Carlli Kloss (77) bats against Bowling Green Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Melissa Cook Stadium.
Catcher Carlli Kloss (77) bats against Bowling Green Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Melissa Cook Stadium.
MATT CASHORE, South Bend Tribune
Outfielder Mickey Winchell (9) talks to her teammates Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Melissa Cook Stadium.
Outfielder Mickey Winchell (9) talks to her teammates Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Melissa Cook Stadium.
MATT CASHORE, South Bend Tribune
Pitcher Shannon Becker (31) is relieved by Micaela Kastor (7) in the fourth inning of the second game against Bowling Green Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Melissa Cook Stadium.
Pitcher Shannon Becker (31) is relieved by Micaela Kastor (7) in the fourth inning of the second game against Bowling Green Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Melissa Cook Stadium.
MATT CASHORE, South Bend Tribune
Micaela Kastor (7) pitches against Bowling Green Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Melissa Cook Stadium.
Micaela Kastor (7) pitches against Bowling Green Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Melissa Cook Stadium.
MATT CASHORE, South Bend Tribune
Head coach Deanna Gumpf talks to her team in the second of game of the doubleheader against Bowling Green Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Melissa Cook Stadium.
Head coach Deanna Gumpf talks to her team in the second of game of the doubleheader against Bowling Green Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Melissa Cook Stadium.
MATT CASHORE, South Bend Tribune
Infielder Addison Amaral (4) watches for the pitch from second base against Bowling Green Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Melissa Cook Stadium.
Infielder Addison Amaral (4) watches for the pitch from second base against Bowling Green Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Melissa Cook Stadium.
MATT CASHORE, South Bend Tribune
Pitcher Kami Kamzik (23) pitches against Bowling Green Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Melissa Cook Stadium.
Pitcher Kami Kamzik (23) pitches against Bowling Green Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Melissa Cook Stadium.
MATT CASHORE, South Bend Tribune
Infielder Jane Kronenberger (11) gets a base hit against Bowling Green Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Melissa Cook Stadium.
Infielder Jane Kronenberger (11) gets a base hit against Bowling Green Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Melissa Cook Stadium.
MATT CASHORE, South Bend Tribune
Catcher Carlli Kloss (77) bats against Bowling Green Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Melissa Cook Stadium.
Catcher Carlli Kloss (77) bats against Bowling Green Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Melissa Cook Stadium.
MATT CASHORE, South Bend Tribune
Outfielder Mickey Winchell (9) bunts against Bowling Green Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Melissa Cook Stadium.
Outfielder Mickey Winchell (9) bunts against Bowling Green Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Melissa Cook Stadium.
MATT CASHORE, South Bend Tribune
Notre Dame Softball played their first home game of the season with a doubleheader against Bowling Green Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Melissa Cook Stadium.
Notre Dame Softball played their first home game of the season with a doubleheader against Bowling Green Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Melissa Cook Stadium.
MATT CASHORE, South Bend Tribune
Notre Dame Softball played their first home game of the season with a doubleheader against Bowling Green Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Melissa Cook Stadium.
Notre Dame Softball played their first home game of the season with a doubleheader against Bowling Green Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Melissa Cook Stadium.
MATT CASHORE, South Bend Tribune
Bridget Breen and her daughter Bailey, 9 watch as Notre Dame Softball played their first home game of the season with a doubleheader against Bowling Green Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Melissa Cook Stadium.
Bridget Breen and her daughter Bailey, 9 watch as Notre Dame Softball played their first home game of the season with a doubleheader against Bowling Green Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Melissa Cook Stadium.
MATT CASHORE, South Bend Tribune
Notre Dame Softball played their first home game of the season with a doubleheader against Bowling Green Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Melissa Cook Stadium.
Notre Dame Softball played their first home game of the season with a doubleheader against Bowling Green Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Melissa Cook Stadium.
MATT CASHORE, South Bend Tribune
Outfielder Emily Tran (5) bats against Bowling Green Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Melissa Cook Stadium.
Outfielder Emily Tran (5) bats against Bowling Green Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Melissa Cook Stadium.
MATT CASHORE, South Bend Tribune