Notre Dame vs. Naylor softball

Notre Dame baserunner Veronica Moore slides safely into second base as the throw gets away from Naylor shortstop Darby Pruett during the second inning Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011 at Notre Dame. (Fred Lynch)

Notre Dame's Hali Rendleman bunts onto first base against Naylor during the first inning Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011 at Notre Dame. (Fred Lynch)

Notre Dame's Jessica Menz runs to first base before the bunted ball reaches Naylor pitcher Ericka Engelman during the first inning Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011 at Notre Dame. (Fred Lynch)

Notre Dame's Jessica Menz scores on a passed ball against Naylor during the first inning Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011 at Notre Dame. (Fred Lynch)

Notre Dame's Katie Bond delivers a pitch to a Naylor batter during the second inning Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011 at Notre Dame. (Fred Lynch)

Notre Dame center fielder Hali Rendleman catches a Naylor popup during the third inning Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011 at Notre Dame. (Fred Lynch)