Softball | 4/18/2017 3:19:00 PM
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MOORHEAD, Minn. – The Minnesota State University Moorhead women's softball team is gearing up for a busy week, with four doubleheaders scheduled in a span of five days. The week will get started on Wednesday when they host St. Cloud State (2 p.m.). The Dragons will host crosstown rival Concordia-Moorhead on Thursday before making a weekend trip to Concordia-St. Paul, and Minnesota State.
About the Dragons
The Dragons enter the week with an 8-27 record. Their last action was Saturday, when they lost both games of a doubleheader to Augustana. Their top hitter is
Taylor Roddie, who is batting .366 on the season with three home runs and five doubles. She was also named the MSUM/Courtyard By Marriott athlete of the week.
Madison Paige is batting .347 on the season and has 12 doubles to lead the team.
The top pitcher for MSUM is
Becky Volkert, who is 3-7 on the season with a 3.79 ERA and 31 strikeouts.
Tori White is 4-8 with a 4.54 ERA, while
Jordan Hall has a 5.77 ERA in 83.2 innings pitched.
Kelsey Fehl is in her seventh season as MSUM's head coach.
About the Huskies
The Huskies are 25-19 on the season, with their last action being a doubleheader loss to Winona State. Their top batter is Alyssa Coletto, who is batting .384 with four home runs and 12 doubles. The team leader in home runs is Jaiden Lund, who has six so far on the season. Senior Jessica Goerger leads the team with 35 RBI so far. The top pitcher for St. Cloud is Megan Hedstrom, who is 12-9 with a 3.36 ERA in 29 appearances. She also leads the team with 81 strikeouts in 133.1 innings pitched. Paula U'Ren is in her 20th season as the SCSU head coach with a record of 640-444.
About the Cobbers
The Cobbers come into the game with an 8-20 overall record. Their last action was a 5-0 loss to Gustavus Adolphus. Prior to facing the Dragons, they will play the Augsburg Auggies on Wednesday. Their top batter is Madison Little, who is batting .402 on the season with 12 RBIs. Their home run leader is Sydney Roberts who has three. Roberts also leads the team with seven doubles. Their top pitcher is Abigail Haraldson, who is 5-2 with a 4.30 ERA. She has 43 strikeouts in 44.0 innings pitched. Chad Slyter is in his first season as Concordia's head coach.
About the Golden Bears
The Golden Bears enter the week with a 13-26 record, with their last action being a 6-5 win over Minnesota Crookston. Their top batter is Nicole Thompson, who is batting .418 with six runs batted in. Liz Jarosz is the home run leader with 12, and the RBI leader with 30. The top pitcher is Samantha Sullivan, who is 5-11 with a 4.28 ERA and 70 strikeouts in 24 appearances. Bob Bartel is in his 13th season as CSP's head coach with a record of 364-318.
About the Mavericks
Minnesota State comes into the week with a 38-6 record. Their last action was a 3-2 win over Bemidji State. Their top batter is Jess Meidl, who is batting .440 with seven home runs and 13 doubles on the season. Amber Kral supplies the power with a team-high 11 home runs, while Ashley Thell has 44 RBIs to lead the team. Lori Meyer is in her 33rd season as the MSU head coach with a record of 1,132-648-3.
Looking Ahead
Next week, the Dragons will finish the regular season with three home doubleheaders, as they welcome the University of Mary, Upper Iowa, and Winona State.
