7Innings is a weekly Softball Podcast chronicling the Road to the Women's College World Series and beyond. The ESPN personalities covering the sport will shine a spotlight on the teams and players that make softball so special. No one has more fun talking about softball than us!
Super Regionals are right around the corner and to kick it off the ladies first talk about the HISTORIC upset of UCLA at Regionals. Amanda, Maddi, Erin, Jess, Jenny and Kayla talk about last weeks regionals and their upcoming super's sights. Who will upset who, what teams will advance and what other surprises will be in store for softball fans around the US this weekend? Time will only tell but what we do know is that these teams need to be ready to fight through all 7innings this weekend... The road to Women's College World Series is anyone's game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Selection Show Sunday is here and better than ever! Beth Mowins, Michele Smith and Amanda Scarborough broadcast out of our Bristol studios for 7Inings Live and talk about the newly released bracket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's the beginning of MAYhem. Jocelyn Alo fills Michele, Jen, Madison, Jenny, and Kayla in on what life's been like since she graduated. Everyone, including Jocelyn, is excited for Bedlam. The gang talks about the powerhouses like Arkansas and UCLA (who both had GREAT weekends) and discuss some teams struggling to end the season on a high note. The crew unpacks RPIs; who's in, who's out, and who's on the bubble. This episode wraps up with a fun would you rather question from the mail bag, come join us on the road to the Women's College World Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Amanda, Michelle, Danielle, Madison, Jen, and Kayla start their countdown to WCWS as the regular season starts to wrap up. Amanda and Jenny start off by discussing the Texas SWEEP of Oklahoma State this past weekend. Michelle and Danielle hit on the PAC-12 , Washington, and Utah. Some cool highlights from this past week: Alabama Governor Kay Ivey officially declared April 21st as “Montana Fouts Day” in the state, SEC teams honored Alex Wilcox and raised awareness for Ovarian Cancer, Michigan dedicated their stadium to Coach Carol Hutchins and the Illinois vs Michigan State series was the first time 2 black head coaches had faced each other in a Power 5 matchup. And, as always, they shag some stats and open the mailbag. This and more on episode 11 of 7Innings Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to another fantastic episode of 7Innings Podcast! Amanda, Madison, Danielle, Erin, Kayla, and Michele join us this week. Amanda and Madison discuss Florida winning over UGA, Michele and Danielle talk Pac-12, Erin and Kayla update us with Oklahoma wins and Michele ponders if losing 1 game matters. The team breaks down Skylar Wallace & McKenna Gibson's big weekend and we hear a great interview with Jen Schroeder and Sydney McKinney. Join us on the road to the Women's College World Series! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Courtney Lyle makes her 7Innings debut as podcast host on episode 9 today! Her and Jenny take off with Florida State sweeping Clemson on the road. It was the first time FSU has ever won three games against a top five opponent in the regular season. Erin and Danielle discuss Oklahoma and Texas Tech; the Sooners outscored Texas Tech 16-0 in 3 games. Madison and Jen talk non-conference clashes and the group weighs in on which mid-major has the best chance to host a regional this year. Megan Faraimo and Montana Fouts are crushing it with their teams and Jenny and Erin break down Northwestern, Minnesota and Maryland's recent games. We close this episode out with our fan-favorites: Shaggin' Stats and The Mailbag. Join us on the road to the Women's College World Series! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Holly Rowe makes her debut and returns as our host on the podcast! She speaks on the historical matchup we just witnessed between Oklahoma and Texas and how this game set a new NCAA attendance record. Kayla breaks down how UCLA swept Stanford and Jenny and Madison discuss the first win South Carolina has had against the Gators since 2003. A collective conversation ensues about an important topic female college athletes are facing: NIL deals. Where are we seeing NIL's the most in the Softball world and how are these deals impacting student athletes? Next, Amanda takes up the Clemson/LSU series that is about to happen and Madison and Jenny review Indiana and how they are the only Big 10 team still undefeated in conference play with 21 straight wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Amanda, Michele, Jenny, Danielle, Madison and Kayla join us on this week's episode of the 7Innings Podcast. Kayla and Madison recap the Tennessee/Arkansas series over the weekend. Michele and Amanda discuss the Big 3 in the Big 12; Oklahoma, Oklahoma State & Texas all got sweeps in first week of conference play. Michele interviews Ryan Moore, founder of the Florida Gulf Coast Collegiate Softball League. Ryan explains how summer leagues are helping players get more playing time and exposure for those in the transfer portal. The group talks about how defenses have improved the last few years, and then look ahead to the big Texas/Oklahoma series this weekend. We wrap Red River Rivalry Returns with our favorite, Shaggin' Stats and Mailbag. Thanks for tuning in to another great episode of 7Innings Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Amanda Scarborough and Michele Smith host this episode of "Back in the Jersey". We jump in to the best teams of the weekend from the PAC 12 and Jess Mendoza sits down with star pitcher, NiJaree Canady from Stanford, followed by a discussion on the trending of Freshman pitchers stepping up around the country. Other topics on the lineup card we chat about are the Sooners and Pokes, Big 10 conference play starting and the ACC roundup. Madison Shipman and Kayla Braud are looking forward to their Throwback Throwdown game on Saturday, where they're calling Alabama/Tennessee on the SEC Network! They look back on their respective collegiate careers and remembering the fun they had competing against each other. We close out this episode with some Shaggin' Stats and remember the incredible 30 year pitching career of Dot Wilkinson who past away last week at 101 years old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 6 of the 7 Innings Podcast starts off with Amanda and Kayla taking a deep dive into the horns and tide followed by Jen and Madison going into the Cowgirls best 'noles. Michele and Jenny recap the Cal/UCLA game and everyone joins back to discuss the history of Replay Reviews and what this year will look like between conferences. The crew continues this episode getting into the Pac-12 rivalry series and SEC play from week 1. Amanda and Michele catch us up on anything notable from the weekend you may have missed and we conclude with our fan favorite, the mailbag. Join us on the road to the Women's College World Series! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today's episode kicks off with some discussion on the Judi Garman Softball Classic and what's happening out on the west coast. Michelle and Kayla talk SEC and acknowledge some hidden gems hiding in the background. Daniele and Madison get the ball rolling on upcoming conference play. The ladies even hit the controversial topics... Are games too long? Will the WCWS EVER leave OKC? And of course we shag some stats. Take a listen to see what the squad thinks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wrapping up week 3 of collegiate softball, the ladies discuss the Sooner's rebounding from their loss to Baylor, recap Mary Nutter, talk about their favorite venues and so much more. Amanda, Michele, Madison, Kayla and Jenny are joined by a softball icon, Monica Abbott. The 2x Olympian shares milestones of her and talks about her decision to retire. They go on to discuss the life of a student athlete, travel fiascos and we even get one travel story from our own Kayla Braud. Join us next week as we get one week closer to the Women's College World Series! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Amanda Scarborough hosts episode 2 of our podcast this week as we start off with breaking news in the professional Softball world. Kayla, Jenny and Michele join Amanda as they recap the TaxAct Clearwater Invitational, sponsored by EvoShield. Who were the top performing teams this time around? Next years lineup is announced and everyone is already looking forward to a 5th year in Clearwater. Team Softball moves down the lineup card to ponder about what teams are likely to be undefeated this year, if any. Only 4 remain out of the top 25. Fresh faces are popping up on teams like Alabama, Washington, Stanford and Oklahoma State. Will they make significant impacts on their team this year? Early upstarts, and season showstoppers continue the conversation in this episode. As the Mary Nutter Tournament approaches this weekend, we hear who the key matchups will be and hope for good vibes and no rain. Until next time, join us on the road to the Women's College World Series! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7Innings Podcast is back and better than ever for Season 6! The crew is back together and we don't waste any time diving into all things Softball in this first episode. Amanda, Jen, Kayla, Madison and Michele start off with a quick catch up on what does everyone do in the off-season? The Tax Act Clearwater Invitational kicks off this Thursday with Oklahoma State vs. TX A&M on ESPNU @ 10AM. The group gives a preview for what's to come and why this tournament is a must go to if you want to watch some phenomenal competition. Speaking of Oklahoma, we dive into what is going on with them and the Big 12 in general this season. We hear previews for the SEC, ACC and PAC12 and what we can expect as the season gets underway. Lastly, Michele touches on Carol Hutchins incredible career and retirement and we end the podcast with potential Player of the Year picks from the group. Join us each week, as we follow the road to the Women's College World Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With almost a week until the Women's College World Series starts, the crew unpack all the upsets of the Regionals over the weekend and make their own predictions of what's to come in this weekends Super Regionals. Holly Rowe interviews Jessica Allister and Jen Schroeder listens to Amy Hogue on Jo Evans, who announced she will be leaving Texas A&M after being the coach there since 1997. We hear heartfelt mementoes on her from the 7Innings podcasters on what Jo meant to them as a coach. The group talks about potential players of the year and ends our episode with some shaggin' stats and our fan favorite, the mailbag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join us on 7Innings Live as Holly, Amanda, Michele and Courtney discuss the newly released bracket. Find out the 64 teams that made the cut as we continue to follow the road to the Women's College World Series! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's episode of the 7 Innings podcast, we spend the beginning of our show focusing on the softball community as we continue to mourn the loss of player Lauren Bernett. We take time to hear other athletes open up about their mental health struggles, and how they found help. The team talks upcoming conference tournaments and who will snag the last spots for Regionals. Jess Mendoza sits down with celebrated coach Mike Candrea. The softball moms of the game are honored and boy does it get emotional! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We start this episode with who the team thinks is going to win in the PAC 12, followed by some discussions around Keely Rochard and Addison Barnard. Holly talks rules and umpires. Sister love and sister Softball-we hear from players and our hosts on the special bond they've formed with their sisters growing up together and playing Softball. As we lost a member of our Softball family this week, our hearts and deepest sympathies go out to the JMU Softball Team and the family of Lauren Bernett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week's lineup consists of some awesomeness in Austin, Cat Osterman's big day as she retires her jersey and a big weekend preview of upcoming games as we are less than a month out from the Softball Selection Show. Michele, Holly, Amanda and Danielle talk Thursday Throw Down and take a stab at World Series Trivia! Join us on this podcast episode as we inch closer to the Women's College World Series.
We start off this episode with all things Oklahoma and the records this team is breaking this season. Will they make it to the postseason undefeated? Virginia Tech hangs onto the top spot in the ACC, Jess Mendoza sits down and gets real with the Godmother of Title IX, Billie Jean King as she describes her "Sheroes". A month away from the Selection Show, the crew talks RPI's and how the ACC is growing like never before.
Cheers to 7Innings becoming a TV show this episode! Amanda discusses the power of Oklahoma, the team discusses the Pac 12 conference and what to expect and Madison says you don't want to be an SEC pitcher this year. We feature Softball Dads and hear how they are contributing to the sport and their daughters. Former players remember Alex Wilcox and what she meant to them as teams wore teal last week to honor her.
This episode is dedicated to the legendary Joan Joyce who sadly passed away this week. Michele attributes her Olympic gold medal to Joyce, as she taught her how to pitch a drop ball. Our crew goes around and shares stories of Joan and the ripples of her coaching that will continue to be felt for years to come. The team talks of what teams got swept and pitchers who got beat this weekend, off the radar teams who are climbing up the ranks, a little WCWS nostalgia and SEC madness. Next week marks a special date as 7Innings will become a TV show. Be sure to tune in and join us on the road to the Women's College World Series!
Danielle Lawrie makes her debut and joins Beth, Michele, Kayla and Amanda on this weeks episode of the 7Innings Podcast. Megan Faraimo "breaks the scoreboard" and Beth brings in a surprise guest and Jen Schro sets the record straight for what a good battery team means. Holly interviews Texas's Janae Jefferson and as Women's History Month continues, Schro sits down with Tennessee's Coach Karen and coach Courtney Deifel of Arkansas. The crew talks about the upcoming Tennessee, Florida series and contemplates how long the Sooners can hold their 25-0 record.
In episode 5 Holly interviews the "Queen of Home runs" Jocelyn Alo. On Friday, she broke the NCAA softball record with her 96th home run in her home state of Hawaii. Kayla leads us into SEC upsets during opening weekend. As we continue to shine a light on Women's History Month, we listen to Marissa Young and Lisa Fernandez and the importance of pursing your dreams, diversity in the sport, and how their parents played a crucial role in their development. Beth and team dig into our new fan favorite - mail bag.
On this episode of the 7Innings Podcast, we continue our celebration of Women's History Month with interviews from Debbie Hauer and Shelly Aguilar. They speak on playing the game and the impact Title IX has had on their lives as women. The team reminisces how UCLA in 1982 was the first team to claim the NCAA Women's College World Series Championship. Beth, Michele, Madison, Amanda and Jess discuss SEC opening weekend, and answer our listeners very own questions in our mail bag segment. Tune in to another episode as we continue on the road to the Women's College World Series.
Today's episode marks the first day of Women's History Month and special guest Coach Carol Hutchins joins us as our Coach of the Week. With 1,676 winning games, Carol reflects on breaking records and her teams successes. The crew breaks down the Mary Nutter Tournament and talks the "Alo Effect" and upcoming matchups.
For the second episode of Season 5, the crew breaks down the St. Pete Tournament, discusses the legacy of Coach Hutch at Michigan and the lookaheads for the Mary Nutter Tournament. Kayla shakes up Shaggin' Stats with an unexpected pick.
The crew is back for Season 5 of the 7Innings Podcast! With the St. Pete's Tournament and the regular season almost underway, the team gives previews for each conference, followed by everyone's favorite, Shaggin' Stats. We close our first episode with stories to look out for this season. It's great to be back for another round of 7Innings!
The crew does a brief overview of highlights from the weekend that was before turning their eyes toward the weekend that will be! Spots one through eight on your lineup card are dedicated to each of the eight matchups this weekend - but you know we find some time to shag some stats as well.y We didn't get a chance to talk about it on the podcast, but we actually are going to have softball on network television during super regionals. On Saturday at 3pm, tune to ABC to see Oklahoma take on Washington. I don't know how it slipped our minds.... Check us out @7InningsPodcast on Twitter and Instagram
The crew is back and ready to break down the bracket! We start with a deep dive on the selections that were made and then make proposals for how to improve the selection process. Then we go through the bracket - upper left to lower left to upper right and then to . . . you guessed it. The lower right. Of course we also shag some stats, Amanda squeezes in some mailbag questions and we wrap it up with Sluggers, Unicorns, & Thieves. We can't wait for the #MAYhem. Check us out @7InningsPodcast on Twitter and Instagram
It's officially MAYhem! The crew kicks things off by recapping our first weekend of MAYhem action. Interviews with Mary Haff, Valerie Cagle, and Kenny Gajewski. We talk Arkansas, Clemson, JMU, preview Michigan @ Minnesota. Plus a preview of Bedlam! It's a loaded podcast - and that doesn't even include the Mailbag, Shaggin' Stats, and a POTW. Check us out @7InningsPodcast on Twitter and Instagram
A mega podcast coming at you this week. The whole crew interviews Hailey Dolcini and Courtney Deifel. Plus a celebration of Notre Dame, a recap of UCLA v Washington, and a deep dive on shortstops. We also identify players and teams that are underrated or overlooked. And we round it all out with the mailbag, shaggin' stats, and our POTW. See you in #MAYhem Check us out @7InningsPodcast on Twitter and Instagram
The crew sits down with Christie Cornwell and talks all things Blue for 2021. Check us out @7InningsPodcast on Twitter and Instagram
How 'bout them Dawgs? Fresh off calling the Oklahoma @ Georgia doubleheader on Tuesday, BMo and Smitty lead a discussion about Georgia's win against Oklahoma. The crew talks the Arkansas and the race for the SEC, plus Jess Mendoza interviews Heather Tarr - which leads the rest of the group to preview this weekend's Washington/UCLA matchup. Check us out @7InningsPodcast on Twitter and Instagram
The gang's all here as HoRo makes a triumphant return. Quick recap of last weekend before the crew dives deep into the upcoming big matchups this weekend. Plus interviews with Bailey Hemphill and Janae Jefferson. And of course, a mailbag, shaggin' stats, and a unanimous POTW. Check us out @7InningsPodcast on Twitter and Instagram
The crew breaks down everything they saw last week - including the Bell a' the ball when the lights when out in Georgia. Jersey Meg makes her season debut to talk about the NCAA going with predetermined sites for regionals. Plus we preview three big series coming up this weekend. Then we round it all out with the mailbag, shaggin' stats, and a POTW. Check us out @7InningsPodcast on Twitter and Instagram
BMo is back in the host's chair and refuses to be the next Wally Pipp. The crew touches on a controversial play, the RPI, before giving a preview of what's to come in April. Then they hit the hot programs in the ACC, the uniqueness of the 4 Game Series, and talk about some of the women making waves in the MLB. Plus a mailbag, Shaggin' Stats, and the Player of the Week. Check us out @7InningsPodcast on Twitter and Instagram
Smitty knocks it out of the park in another guest-hosting spot. The crew recaps the PAC, goes deep on RPI, and talks some Mighty Mid Majors. Plus the mailbag is back by popular demand! And of course we shag some stats and determine a POTW. Check us out @7InningsPodcast on Twitter and Instagram
No BMo? No HoRo? No problem! Smitty steps in and hosts this week's episode. The crew gives a PAC preview, gives some Lefty Love and tries a mailbag on for size. When the cat is away the mice will play! Check us out @7InningsPodcast on Twitter and Instagram
The crew talks big upsets from Top 10 teams last weekend before checking in on the Sooners who are still BOOMIN. We hear some previews of upcoming conference play and have some fun in the sun in Florida. And of course, stats are shagged and a Player of the Week is named. Check us out @7InningsPodcast on Twitter and Instagram
This week, we lead off with the leadoffs before talking top matchups and stand out performances from last weekend. Holly spoke with Tyra Perry and the crew gives a hearty congratulations to Rhonda Revelle. Check us out @7InningsPodcast on Twitter and Instagram
We saw lots of parity this weekend, so we talk about all of the action from coast to coast - right before arguing about whether doubleheaders are fun or a chore. Plus interviews with Trisha Ford, Kristin Vesely, and Payton Gottshall. Check us out @7InningsPodcast on Twitter and Instagram
After a wild first weekend, we are taking joy in the good fortune of others. We talk the weather, the upsets, the milestones, and more. Plus interviews with Patty Gasso and Aliyah Andrews. Check us out @7InningsPodcast on Twitter and Instagram
Softball is back and so are we! The crew talks preseason rankings, schedules, top players and more. Plus we hear from Sydney Sherrill and Coach Kelly Inouye-Perez. Check us out @7InningsPodcast on Twitter and Instagram