SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – After a sweep of Avila on Tuesday, Valor Softball hits the road to take on the McPherson Bulldogs, looking to take their fifth consecutive conference series.
First pitch is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on Saturday (Apr. 12) afternoon as the Valor look to continue their strong play of late.
SERIES HISTORY
Evangel is 2-0 against McPherson, after sweeping the Bulldogs at home last season, 17-0 (5 inn.) and 2-1.
OPENING STORYLINES
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Evangel swept Avila on the road last Tuesday, 6-0 and 5-2, to move their winning streak to eight games.
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Ellie Facklam currently leads the Valor at the plate, batting .467 on the season.
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Karlie Romines leads EU with six home runs this season and 34 RBIs.
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Kenna Mayfield currently has 39 stolen bases so far this season, leading Evangel, and is currently third for stolen bases in a single season at EU.
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Maddy Meierer leads Evangel in the circle, currently with 15 wins and a 1.00 ERA. Meierer has already moved into the top 10 for wins in a career in just her second season at Evangel, currently with 31.
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Evangel has committed 20 errors this season, compared to their opponents 48, helping keep EU in games with their strong fielding.
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The Valor are currently tied for third in the conference with Friends and Ottawa, holding the tiebreaker over the Falcons, but trailing the Braves. Oklahoma Wesleyan leads the conference while Sterling is a game ahead of EU in second.
LOOKING AHEAD
Evangel Softball returns home to open a six game home stand, beginning on Monday (Apr. 14) afternoon with a doubleheader against Sterling, beginning at 2:00 p.m.
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