From the Official Site
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio State softball teams opens the 2009 season at 11:30 a.m. Friday against Cleveland State at the Hotel Encanto Invitational in Las Cruces, N.M.
Season Preview
The Buckeyes are starting the 2009 season anew in more ways than one. The most obvious is the new $5.9-million Buckeye Field set to open in time for Ohio State?s opener Mar. 21 against Michigan State. The 1,500-seat facility features indoor and outdoor batting cages, a three-plate bullpen, a 650-square foot press box, player clubhouse and locker room, new dugouts, coaches and umpires dressing room and concession areas.
There are also three new faces and several others starting fresh after coming back from injury. Their presence is expected to add a spark to the Buckeye lineup and the seven returning field starters and two pitchers.
Perhaps the most important aspect of the new start is the rejuvenated spirit among players and coaches alike.
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