SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The 14th-ranked Evangel Softball program returns home on Saturday (Mar. 28) afternoon to host the McPherson College Bulldogs, aiming to earn their fifth straight conference sweep.
First pitch is scheduled for 1:00 p.m., for Saturday's doubleheader at University Field.
SERIES HISTORY
Evangel leads McPherson, 4-0, in the all-time series, sweeping the Bulldogs on the road last season in back-to-back five inning run-rule contests, 18-3 and 11-2.
OPENING STORYLINES
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Kenna Mayfield currently leads Evangel in most offensive categories, swinging a .435 bat while also stealing 36 bases (5th most in nation) and scoring 32 runs.
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Naomi Perkins has also swung well to start the season, recording a .380 batting average.
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Audrey Carlton leads Evangel in RBIs so far this year, currently with 27.
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Maddy Meierer leads Evangel with a 1.25 ERA, having gone 14-1 so far this season from the circle with 85 strikeouts.
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Madi Bentley has shined in conference play so far this season, currently with a 0.26 ERA in KCAC games, allowing opponents just a .094 batting average.
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The Valor offense currently bats .314 this season as a team with 15 home runs and 158 RBIs. EU has also already taken 112 stolen bases as a team, the third highest mark in the nation.
LOOKING AHEAD
Evangel Softball remains at home on Monday (Mar. 30) afternoon at 1:00 p.m. for a doubleheader matchup against the Friends Falcons.
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