SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The 17th-ranked Evangel Softball program hosts their first home doubleheader of the season on Wednesday (Mar. 18) afternoon, taking on the York Panthers.
First pitch is scheduled for 11:00 a.m., for Wednesday's doubleheader at home with Mediacom22 providing the live broadcast.
SERIES HISTORY
Evangel leads York, 9-0, in the all-time series, sweeping the Panthers last season at home, 11-3 and 10-2, both in five innings of play.
OPENING STORYLINES
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Kenna Mayfield currently leads Evangel in most offensive categories, swinging a .435 bat while also stealing 30 bases (4th most in nation) and scoring 27 runs.
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Naomi Perkins has also swung well to start the season, recording a .377 batting average.
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Audrey Carlton leads Evangel in RBIs so far this year, currently with 21.
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Maddy Meierer leads Evangel with a 1.03 ERA, having gone 11-1 so far this season from the circle with 66 strikeouts.
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The Valor offense currently bats .309 this season as a team with 15 home runs and 128 RBIs.
LOOKING AHEAD
Evangel Softball hosts the Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday (Mar. 21) afternoon for senior day festivities.
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