Established 1826 — Oldest College Newspaper West of the Alleghenies
WOMEN'S SPORTS

Softball looks to extend 11-game winning streak with upcoming game against Butler

<p>Miami is currently on an 11-game winning streak and remains undefeated in the Mid-American Conference (MAC).</p>

Miami is currently on an 11-game winning streak and remains undefeated in the Mid-American Conference (MAC).

The Miami softball team has been on a tear recently.

The RedHawks have won 11 straight games, with the last ten coming against Mid-American Conference (MAC) opponents. The team has had the mercy rule invoked in seven of their wins. 

During the streak, Miami has averaged 9.7 runs per game and have given up just 1.1 runs per game. 

The team’s last loss was against DePaul University on March 7. If the RedHawks managed to beat the Butler Bulldogs this Tuesday, they will have gone a whole month without suffering a defeat.

While Miami has dominated its competition this year, the Bulldogs haven’t fared quite so well. The team’s record is under .500, and its 5-7 conference record is middle of the pack in the Big East.

While the ’Hawks hope to maintain their winning ways, one thing is certain: no matter what happens, Miami will remain undefeated in the MAC. Since there is no conference tournament for softball this year, the team hopes to finish the season atop the conference standings.

Players to Watch

Allie Cummins has been the team’s best hitter this season. The junior infielder leads the MAC in batting average (.474), slugging percentage (1.070) and on-base percentage (.608). She leads the team in almost every offensive statistical category, and also leads the ’Hawks in put-outs on defense.

First-year Karli Spaid has been an impressive newcomer for the RedHawks. The infielder was 8-for-16 with two home runs, 13 RBIs and 6 stolen bases in a weekend sweep of Central Michigan last month. For her efforts, Spaid was named MAC softball player of the week for March 30, and was named the Louisville Slugger player of the week by the National Fastpitch Coach’s Association (NFCA).

SCOUTING REPORT 

The Game 

Game time: 4:00 p.m. Tuesday at Miami Softball Stadium

Enjoy what you're reading?
Signup for our newsletter

MIAMI REDHAWKS 

Record: 17-6 (8-0 MAC)

PROJECTED LINEUP 

Player (position, key stat) 

Karlee Juarez (right fielder, .379 Batting Average)

Karli Spaid (second baseman, .380 BA)

Allie Cummins (infielder, .474 BA)

Adriana Barlow (shortstop, 8 home runs)

Kate Kobayashi (center fielder, .396 BA)

Jada Dotson (designated hitter, 12 RBI)

Mackenzie Moore (third baseman, 4 stolen bases)

Lily Wilmot (left fielder, .310 BA)

Holly Blaska (first baseman, .333 BA)

BUTLER BULLDOGS 

Record: 13-14 (5-7 Big East)

PROJECTED LINEUP

Player (position, key stat) 

Lauren Fey (second baseman, .438 BA)

Bri Avery (left fielder, 1.000% fielding percentage)

Karli Ricketts (infielder, 23 RBI)

Mackenzie Griman (infielder, 4 SB)

Maddie Moore (shortstop, 4 SB)

Christina Candotti (catcher, .977 fielding percentage)

Mallory McMahon (right fielder, 1.000 fielding percentage)

Alyssa Garcia (center fielder, 10 hits)

Zoe Herdman (third baseman, .273 BA)

@LukasTheDream

nelso156@miamioh.edu

Read More

Trending