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Brian Drumm

SOFTBALL TRAVELS TO GREEN BAY FOR MIDWEEK SERIES

IUPUI looks to continue its momentum against a struggling Green Bay squad

4/8/2019 3:59:00 PM

Green Bay, Wis. – IUPUI softball will look to continue its three-game winning streak as the Jaguars will play a three-game series at Green Bay on Tuesday (April 9) and Wednesday (April 10).

The Jags and Phoenix will play a double header beginning at 2 p.m. ET on Tuesday before finishing the series with a single game at 1 p.m. ET on Wednesday.

IUPUI (12-25, 6-1 Horizon) is off to its best start in conference play in Division I era after sweeping Wright State over the past weekend. Thanks to her strong play, McKenzie Loge was named Horizon League Player of the Week.

Jaida Speth now leads the team with a .301 average and drove in five runs during the Wright State series. Speth is also 90th in the NCAA in toughest to strike out as the freshman has only struck out five times in 93 at bats. Mandy Dallas is tops on the team with five home runs and 22 RBI after hitting a grand slam in the series finale. Haley Ginger is second on the team with 19 RBI and four home runs and is leading the team with a .411 on base percentage by drawing 20 walks.

In the circle, Lexi Lucas continues to shine after throwing to complete game wins, including one complete game shutout against Wright State. Lucas currently holds a 5.29 ERA and an 8-9 record. In 136 innings, Lucas has only 14 walks in, good for second in the NCAA in walks allowed per seven innings (0.72).

SCOUTING REPORT
The Jags now turn their attention to a Green Bay team that has lost its last five games, including losing all three games against Cleveland State by one run.

Bailey Schultz is the top bat for the Phoenix, hitting .403 with 27 hits in 67 at bats. Kalyssa Koehn and Morgan Bihun are the top run producers, each hit 13 RBI.

In the circle, Kayla Schwebke is leading the team with a 5-4 record and 3.35 ERA. Brittany Baneck is second on the team with a 3.71 ERA.

Last season, IUPUI and Green Bay split a two game set.
 
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