Softball Welcomes Maryland for Final Homestand of Regular Season – Michigan State University Athletics

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State is ready to play its remaining residence collection of the season this weekend in opposition to Maryland. Sport one of many collection may have a 6:00 p.m. first pitch on Friday, April 29 at Secchia Stadium, adopted by a 2:00 p.m. begin on Saturday, April 30 and a 1:00 p.m. begin on Sunday, Could 1. All video games all through the weekend can be streamed reside on BTN+.

SCHEDULE/LINKS
Friday, April 29 – vs. Maryland (Caitie Ladd senior day)
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Video | Stats | Radio
 
Saturday, April 30 – vs. Maryland (Mackenzie Meech & Courtney Callahan senior day)
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Video | Stats | Radio
 
Sunday, Could 1 – vs. Maryland
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Video | Stats | Radio

ABOUT MARYLAND
Maryland is wrapping up a break-out season, getting into the weekend with a 26-19 general file and a 12-5 mark within the B1G. The Terrapins are coming off of a 19-25 season a yr in the past beneath third yr head coach Mark Montgomery. Maryland baserunners wish to run, topping the nation in stolen bases per sport at 2.71. The Terrapins have stolen 120 bases to this point this season. Megan Mikami leads the crew with 27 swiped baggage on 27 makes an attempt. Jaeda McFarland, Kiley Goff and Ruby Butler have additionally been profitable with double-digit steals.

As a crew Maryland ranks tenth within the Massive Ten in fielding proportion at .965, committing a complete of 47 errors. The Terps pressure different groups to make errors nonetheless as Maryland opponents have made 66 errors this season.

Six Maryland batters are hitting over .300 this season, led by Taylor Okada hitting .343. Mackense Greico leads the crew with a 1.011 OPS due to her .483 on-base proportion and a .528 slugging proportion. Grieco leads the crew in RBIs with 26. Michaela Jones is the clubhouse chief in residence runs with 5. Maryland commonly has six left-handed batters in its lineup, which might be probably the most Michigan State has seen this season.

Courtney Wyche is the ace of employees amongst Maryland’s pitchers with a 2.19 ERA over 108.2 innings pitched. Wyche has gotten higher in Massive Ten play with a 1.79 ERA in 47 innings. Wyche leads the Terrapin pitching employees with 123 strikeouts. Maryland depends on Trinity Schlotterbeck for innings as she leads the crew with 131 on the season, usually instances pitching twice per convention collection. Schlotterbeck has a 3.53 ERA this season as opponents have hit .268 in opposition to her.

SPARTAN NOTES TO KNOW
With 232 strikeouts this season, sophomore Ashley Miller ranks third in program historical past for single season strikeouts. Miller wants simply 4 strikeouts to maneuver into second place and is 33 away from breaking the all-time file.

Single-Season Strikeout Leaders
1.    Jessica Seashore    264    2004
2.    Jessica Beech    235    2003
3.     Ashley Miller    232    2022

Camryn Wincher has turned in a robust junior marketing campaign with a team-high .338 batting common and 48 hits. Wincher is second on the crew with 20 RBI. Sophomore Alexis Barroso leads the crew in RBI with 23 whereas rating second in batting common (.318) and hits (42).

Jessica Mabrey has been a staple within the lead-off spot for the Spartans, hitting .293 with a team-high .429 on-base proportion. Mabrey is second on the crew with 5 residence runs. Mabrey’s 28 walks would have led the crew through the 2021 season. Mabrey additionally leads the crew in runs with 27. Courtney Callahan has been a constant presence within the MSU lineup this season enjoying every of the outfield corners relying on who’s pitching. Callahan is hitting .298 with 9 doubles, a triple and two residence runs. Her 11 stolen bases leads the crew. Callahan is hitting .355 over her final 10 video games going 11-for-31 with 5 extra-base hits.

Caitie Ladd is second on the crew lead in stolen bases with 10. During the last 10 video games Ladd has been considered one of MSU’s greatest hitters, posting a .364 common on 12-of-33 hitting. Ladd has been Michigan State’s most consistant bat in Massive Ten play with a .296 common.

Profession Doubles Leaders
4. Dayna Feenstra    45    2004-07
5. Caitie Ladd    42    2018-pres.

Profession Further Base Hits Leaders
6. Dayna Feenstra    71    2004-07
7. Caitie Ladd    65    2018-pres.
    Sarah Gutknecht    65    2014-17

Profession Hits Leaders
17. Brittney Inexperienced     181     2001-04
      Tiffany Wallace     181     2000-03
19. Sarah Gutknecht     179     2014-17
20. Traci Nicosia     175     2005-08
20. Caitie Ladd    175    2018-pres.

Kendall Kates and Abby Joseph have each stood out over MSU’s final 5 video games with Kates hitting .500 and Joseph hitting .462 over that span. Joseph had 5 RBI within the collection in opposition to Purdue final weekend.