University of Missouri
#12 Kentucky
#18 @MizzouSoftball Travels to #12 Kentucky for Weekend Series
4/14/2016 10:22:00 AM | Softball
Tigers coming off impressive Wednesday doubleheader sweep
| OPPONENT | LOCATION | DAY // TIME | LIVE STATS | WATCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 Kentucky | Lexington, Ky. | Friday, April 15 // 5 pm (CT) | Stats | SEC Network + |
| #12 Kentucky | Lexington, Ky. | Saturday, April 16 // 4 pm (CT) | Stats | SEC Network + |
| #12 Kentucky | Lexington, Ky. | Sunday, April 17 // 11 am (CT) | Stats | ESPNU |
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Following its season long homestand, No. 18 Mizzou Softball (28-10, 5-7 SEC) is back on the road from April 15-17 at No. 12 Kentucky. The weekend series in Lexington, Ky., marks the fourth consecutive Top 25 Southeastern Conference opponent for the Tigers.
Friday evening's series opener is scheduled for 5 p.m. (CT) first pitch and will broadcast live on SEC Network + via WatchESPN. First pitch on Saturday is slated for 4 p.m. (CT) and will also broadcast on SEC Network +. Sunday's series finale is scheduled for 11 a.m. (CT) and will be nationally televised on ESPNU.
Fans can also follow the action all weekend long on StatBroadcast.com and on Twitter (@MizzouSoftball).
OFFENSE COMES ALIVE VS. WICHITA STATE
- The Tigers saw its potent lineup explode on Wednesday, April 13, in a doubleheader sweep over Wichita State. Mizzou tallied an 11-0 run-rule victory in game one and followed that up with a 9-2 win in game two.
- Mizzou hit an incredible .440 (22-for-50) against Shockers pitching with 20 runs scored, two doubles, six home runs and 20 RBI.
- Senior Emily Crane and junior Kirsten Mack each posted two home runs to lead the Tigers' power brigade.
CRANE CONTINUES TO RESET CAREER MARKS
- The Troy, Mo., native continues to open eyes in her senior campaign with a newfound power display at the plate. Crane smacked two more home runs on Wednesday, upping her season total to a team-best 12 long balls.
- If the season ended today, Crane's insane .843 slugging percentage would place first in a single season in Mizzou Softball history.
- She also tallied her 10th double of the season against Wichita State, marking her third campaign with double-digit doubles. Crane's 45 career doubles ranks fifth-most in program history.
- Crane's 42 RBI and 91 total bases have also already marked new single-season highs in her outstanding Tiger career.
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