SEATTLE - Seattle U softball returns home for another Western Athletic Conference (WAC) weekend series beginning on Friday, welcoming Utah Tech to the Pacific Northwest. The three game series over two days will take place at Logan Field on the campus of Seattle U in Seattle with live streaming on ESPN+ and live stats available.
Friday's doubleheader celebrates another year of Bark at the Park with a dog bandannas as the featured giveaway, while Saturday's single contest marks Alumni day for all former Seattle U softball athletes.
FOLLOW THE REDHAWKS
- Friday, April 5 at 3:00 p.m.
- Seattle U (14-21, 6-5 WAC) vs. Utah Tech (11-22, 4-5 WAC)
- Logan Field
- ESPN+
- Live Stats
- Friday, April 5 at 5:00 p.m.
- Seattle U vs. Utah Tech
- Logan Field
- ESPN+
- Live Stats
- Saturday, April 6 at 1:00 p.m.
- Seattle U vs. Utah Tech
- Logan Field
- ESPN+
- Live Stats
OFFENSIVE FIRE POWER
The Redhawks have been one of the WAC's best offensive teams since posting a new program runs record in the Abilene Christian series, holding six hitters post .400 averages or better. Taylor Fitch has been on fire as of late, hitting 12-for-25 (.480) with three doubles, nine RBIs, one walk drawn, four hit by pitch and five runs scored. Mikee Morris holds the next best average at .433 (13-for-30), marking one double, one triple, one home run, eight RBIs, three walks drawn and six runs scored. Ava Sin has really started to come on strong since reentering the lineup, going eight-for-19 (.421) with one double, one triple, one home run, five RBIs, one walk drawn and five runs scored.
Sydney Frankenberger has gone 13-for-31 (.419), while Jasmine Wehn (10-for-25, .400) continues to be strong in the middle of the order and Sophia Kissling (six-for-15) has done well when given the opportunity.
Hitting/On Base Streaks Currently:
- Ava Sin - six game on base streak, five game hitting streak
- Mikee Morris - five game hitting streak
- Sydney Frankenberger - four game hitting streak
- Taylor Fitch - four game hitting streak
NATIONAL AND CONFERENCE RANKINGS
Team batting average (.306) - #55 in the nation and third in the WAC
Team on base percentage (.372) - 85th in the nation and second in the WAC
Team walks drawn (87) - third in the WAC
Team fielding percentage (.961) - third in the WAC
Team ERA (4.33) - fourth in the WAC
Caught stealing by (eight) - Karen Spadafora, #42 in the nation and second in the WAC
Complete games thrown (five) - Stefanie Madrigal, fifth in the WAC
Complete games thrown (four) - Avari Morris, eighth in the WAC
Games started (14) - Stefanie Madrigal, first in the WAC
Hits (44) - Sydney Frankenberger, #55 in the nation and third in the WAC
Hits (39) - Mikee Morris, ninth in the WAC
Toughest to strikeout (22.3) - Lily Garcia, #70 in the nation and third in the WAC
Walks drawn per game (0.62) - Tai Wilson, first in the WAC
SERIES-AT-A-GLANCE
The Redhawks lead the all-time series over the Trailblazers, 10-3, taking the most recent contest between the two schools, 3-0, behind a Stefanie Madrigal complete game, shutout at the 2023 WAC Tournament in Phoenix.
PRESEASON HONORS/PRESEASON POLL
Stefanie Madrigal and Tai Wilson were honored by the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) this past week, with the former being named the Preseason Co-Pitcher of the Year and the latter joining her on the All-WAC Preseason Team. The Redhawks have gone seven straight seasons with multiple players earning Preseason All-WAC honors and have had at least one athlete named for the last 11 years.
Madrigal became the first Redhawk to earn Preseason Co-Pitcher of the Year honors, marking her third consecutive season on the All-WAC Preseason Team. The native of San Jose, California, took another step forward during the 2023 season, leading the squad with the nation's 37th most wins at 19. Madrigal played some of her best softball on the biggest stage at the WAC Tournament, taking the ball in all five contests and allowing just one run in the first two.
Wilson earns the award for the first time after a breakout 2023 season in which she finished in the top-10 in batting average (.438), runs scored (23) and hits (35) during conference play in route to an All-WAC First Team award. The junior outfielder led the Redhawks with 72 hits (30th nationally), a batting average of .396 (54th nationally) and an on base percentage of .456 (142nd nationally). Wilson's overall hits total and batting average rank as the Redhawks' fourth and eighth best single-season performance.
Seattle U was picked to finish third as voted on by the 10 WAC coaches, receiving 66 points and one first place vote. The Redhawks have been picked to finish third overall or better in eight straight years.
HOW TO FOLLOW
All 14 Seattle U home contests this season will be broadcast on ESPN+. For road games, related links to video stream and live stats will be posted on the softball schedule page on goseattleu.com. Fans are encouraged to check the Seattle U Softball team's official Twitter feed @seattleusb for updates of games in progress as well as news and notes. Greg Sexton and former Redhawk, Katie Favilla (Antich), mark their third season on the call.
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