By: Jeff Weseloh, Director of Athletics Media Relations
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Bolivar, Mo. - The Southwest Baptist University softball team is set to host Rogers State on Wednesday (March 2) before hitting the road to open up MIAA play at Nebraska-Kearney on Friday (March 4) and Fort Hays on Saturday (March 5).
Scouting the Bearcats
Southwest Baptist comes into the week 5-8 (0-0 MIAA) on the season. The Bearcats are led offensively by
Dana Graves who is hitting a team high .351 on the season and has knocked in a team best 5 rbi.
Rachel Ray is hitting .333 on the year, while
Kori Hillenburg has scored a team high 7 runs. In the circle,
Kacey Ayers boasts a 1.67 ERA to go along with 45 strikeouts in 58.2 innings pitched.
Scouting the Hillcats
Rogers State comes into the week 6-12 on the season. Katlin Alexander is hitting a team high .469 on the season with 4 homeruns and 18 rbi, while Morgen Blanchard is hitting .393 with 15 rbi. In the circle Rachel Jones holds a team best 5.38 ERA.
Scouting the Lopers
Nebraska-Kearney comes into the week 6-8 (0-0 MIAA) on the season. Erin Dwyer is hitting a team high .500 on the season, while Kate Ruwe is hitting .465 with a team high 5 homeruns and 17 rbi. In the circle Meg Housholder carries a team best 4.11 ERA, while Kami Merrill has struck out 39 batters in 34.0 innings.
Scouting the Tigers
Fort Hays comes into the week 5-6 (0-0 MIAA) on the season. Paxton Duran leads the Tigers with a .440 average, while Tori Beltz and Rilee Krier both are hitting .333 on the season. Beltz leads the Tigers with 4 homeruns, while Kylie Strand has a team high 8 rbi. In the circle Duran boasts a team best 3.35 ERA with 49 strikeouts in 45.0 innings.