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HUNTSVILLE — Softball season is in full swing for Sam Houston, and things are off to a strong start.
The Bearkats sit with a 19-13 record before their Friday evening game against Kennesaw State. They sit 4-2 in CUSA after two series. Most recently, the Kats knocked off a UTSA team that was undefeated in American Conference play.
Sam Houston is also doing it without Abigail Young and Amy Abke in the circle. Young hasn’t pitched since the second game of the season, and Abke, who is currently in a boot, last pitched on March 3 on the road at Lamar.
After Sam Houston’s Sunday series win over New Mexico State, head coach Garrett Valis considered Young day-to-day.
But without them, things have been solid in the circle. Sophomore Tiffany Sanchez threw a no-hitter against UTEP to start CUSA play, and on Sunday took a no-hitter to the final inning against NMSU.
Redshirt junior Kendall Daniel threw a complete game against UTSA; she allowed a home run in the second inning, but that was the extent of the scoring. The Roadrunners took her for five hits along the way.
“Kendall is an extremely resilient human being,” Valis said. “It always concerns me because it looks like she is laboring out there. I turn to Coach Lexy to make sure she’s OK. I think it shows that nothing phases her. I know the team has a lot of confidence in her, even if she has an inning or outing that doesn’t go well. They know she’s gonna pour her heart out, and that is all you can ask for.”
With the shortened pitching staff, Sam Houston’s defense has stepped up. Sam Houston has seen traffic on the base paths, but it hasn’t phased anybody. Against the Runners, it was five hits; New Mexico State compiled 20 hits in the weekend series, and in two midweeks, Sam Houston gave up 19.
However, a lot of those hits are not turning into runs. The pitching staff punched out 29 in that same span, with the defense helping out the rest. Sam Houston’s offense has done just enough to stay ahead of teams, too.
The Bearkats have plated 24 runs, with a run-rule win over NMSU bringing the bulk of it.
Now, Sam Houston will play a three-game road series at Kennesaw State. The Kats swept the Owls in Huntsville last year.
“You want to snap your fingers and hope you show up to play great softball, but it takes preparation and rest. We have to go through the next 48 hours with a sound process of getting our bodies ready for a three-game set on the road. Winning on the road is never an easy thing, so we have to focus on what is in front of us.”
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The Bearkats sit with a 19-13 record before their Friday evening game against Kennesaw State. They sit 4-2 in CUSA after two series. Most recently, the Kats knocked off a UTSA team that was undefeated in American Conference play.
Sam Houston is also doing it without Abigail Young and Amy Abke in the circle. Young hasn’t pitched since the second game of the season, and Abke, who is currently in a boot, last pitched on March 3 on the road at Lamar.
After Sam Houston’s Sunday series win over New Mexico State, head coach Garrett Valis considered Young day-to-day.
But without them, things have been solid in the circle. Sophomore Tiffany Sanchez threw a no-hitter against UTEP to start CUSA play, and on Sunday took a no-hitter to the final inning against NMSU.
Redshirt junior Kendall Daniel threw a complete game against UTSA; she allowed a home run in the second inning, but that was the extent of the scoring. The Roadrunners took her for five hits along the way.
“Kendall is an extremely resilient human being,” Valis said. “It always concerns me because it looks like she is laboring out there. I turn to Coach Lexy to make sure she’s OK. I think it shows that nothing phases her. I know the team has a lot of confidence in her, even if she has an inning or outing that doesn’t go well. They know she’s gonna pour her heart out, and that is all you can ask for.”
With the shortened pitching staff, Sam Houston’s defense has stepped up. Sam Houston has seen traffic on the base paths, but it hasn’t phased anybody. Against the Runners, it was five hits; New Mexico State compiled 20 hits in the weekend series, and in two midweeks, Sam Houston gave up 19.
However, a lot of those hits are not turning into runs. The pitching staff punched out 29 in that same span, with the defense helping out the rest. Sam Houston’s offense has done just enough to stay ahead of teams, too.
The Bearkats have plated 24 runs, with a run-rule win over NMSU bringing the bulk of it.
Now, Sam Houston will play a three-game road series at Kennesaw State. The Kats swept the Owls in Huntsville last year.
“You want to snap your fingers and hope you show up to play great softball, but it takes preparation and rest. We have to go through the next 48 hours with a sound process of getting our bodies ready for a three-game set on the road. Winning on the road is never an easy thing, so we have to focus on what is in front of us.”
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