Tuesday, May 4
Hamden, Conn.
1:00 PM
Quinnipiac University
vs
Fairfield
Softball vs Fairfield Moved Up, Bobcats Take on Stags Tuesday
5/3/2021 3:46:00 PM | Softball
HAMDEN, Conn. - The Quinnipiac softball team will host the Fairfield Stags for the 2021 regular season finale on Tuesday, May 4. This series was moved up one day from the originally-scheduled Wednesday, May 5 game due to weather. First pitch is set for 1 p.m., in Hamden.
The Bobcats are coming off a 1-3 weekend against the Siena Saints and are 8-26 overall. Fairfield was most recently swept by Monmouth this past weekend and is 18-12 on the season.
May 4 | Quinnipiac vs Fairfield (DH)
Start Time: 1 p.m.
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Last Time Out
Quinnipiac hosted Siena for a four-game series this past weekend and earned one win in the final game on Sunday. The Saints took both game on Saturday by scores of 10-4 and 5-3. First-year Gianna Palmisano went 7-12 (.582) with three runs, two doubles and four RBIs through four games. First-year Kayla Thomas went 6-13 (.461) with two runs scored, two doubles and four RBIs. In the circle, first-year Tori McGraw pitched a complete game, earning the 5-3 win on Sunday and her fifth win on the season.
Scouting Fairfield
The Stags dropped four games to top-seeded Monmouth this past weekend and currently sit in fifth-place in the MAAC standings. Haley Updegraff leads the Stags with a .364 batting average through just 11 games. Evie Wright has played in 20 games, notching a .343 average. Megan Forbes has recorded a .337 average with 19 runs, 31 hits, seven doubles, two triples and 16 RBIs. In the circle, Katie Kudlacik leads the Stags with a 7-2 record, a 2.47 ERA and 62 strikeouts.
Series History
The Bobcats and Stags played a mid-week doubleheader on April 28; Fairfield took both games by a score of 8-4. Sophomore Katherine Rodriguez led the Bobcats in the first game, going 3-4 with one run and one RBI. First-year Karolyn Walker notched two RBIs in game two. The Bobcats will look to take back two games to even the season series and finish the regular season on a high note.
Bobcats' Stats
Rodriguez leads the Bobcats on offense with a .330 batting average, 22 runs, 38 hits, eight doubles, one triple, two home runs and 18 RBIs. On the conference leader board, her 38 hits are ranked second, eight doubles are ranked fifth and 22 runs are ranked 10th. Thomas has tallied 29 RBIs this season, which ranks third in the MAAC.
A Look at the MAAC
The Bobcats are currently sitting in the 10th spot in the MAAC standings. The MAAC Tournament will include the top eight teams based on number of wins. Marist and Niagara are both above Quinnipiac with nine and 10 wins, respectively, and more games to play this week.
To stay up-to-date on news surrounding Quinnipiac softball, follow on social media @QU_Softball.
The Bobcats are coming off a 1-3 weekend against the Siena Saints and are 8-26 overall. Fairfield was most recently swept by Monmouth this past weekend and is 18-12 on the season.
May 4 | Quinnipiac vs Fairfield (DH)
Start Time: 1 p.m.
Live Stats
Watch
Last Time Out
Quinnipiac hosted Siena for a four-game series this past weekend and earned one win in the final game on Sunday. The Saints took both game on Saturday by scores of 10-4 and 5-3. First-year Gianna Palmisano went 7-12 (.582) with three runs, two doubles and four RBIs through four games. First-year Kayla Thomas went 6-13 (.461) with two runs scored, two doubles and four RBIs. In the circle, first-year Tori McGraw pitched a complete game, earning the 5-3 win on Sunday and her fifth win on the season.
Scouting Fairfield
The Stags dropped four games to top-seeded Monmouth this past weekend and currently sit in fifth-place in the MAAC standings. Haley Updegraff leads the Stags with a .364 batting average through just 11 games. Evie Wright has played in 20 games, notching a .343 average. Megan Forbes has recorded a .337 average with 19 runs, 31 hits, seven doubles, two triples and 16 RBIs. In the circle, Katie Kudlacik leads the Stags with a 7-2 record, a 2.47 ERA and 62 strikeouts.
Series History
The Bobcats and Stags played a mid-week doubleheader on April 28; Fairfield took both games by a score of 8-4. Sophomore Katherine Rodriguez led the Bobcats in the first game, going 3-4 with one run and one RBI. First-year Karolyn Walker notched two RBIs in game two. The Bobcats will look to take back two games to even the season series and finish the regular season on a high note.
Bobcats' Stats
Rodriguez leads the Bobcats on offense with a .330 batting average, 22 runs, 38 hits, eight doubles, one triple, two home runs and 18 RBIs. On the conference leader board, her 38 hits are ranked second, eight doubles are ranked fifth and 22 runs are ranked 10th. Thomas has tallied 29 RBIs this season, which ranks third in the MAAC.
A Look at the MAAC
The Bobcats are currently sitting in the 10th spot in the MAAC standings. The MAAC Tournament will include the top eight teams based on number of wins. Marist and Niagara are both above Quinnipiac with nine and 10 wins, respectively, and more games to play this week.
To stay up-to-date on news surrounding Quinnipiac softball, follow on social media @QU_Softball.
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