MATCH-UP: No. 5 Rollins (4-0, 3-0 SSC) vs Lynn (0-4, 0-3 SSC)
WHERE: Winter Park, Fla. – Rollins Softball Stadium at MLK Jr. Park |
WHEN: Thursday, March 18, 2021- 12:00 p.m. (DH) | Saturday, March 20, 2021- 4:00 p.m. (DH)
COVERAGE: Watch |
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SET-UP: Ranked No. 5 in the nation and undefeated, Rollins will look to continue their perfect season, by traveling to Lynn on Thursday then hosting the Fighting Knights at MLK Jr Park Saturday evening. The Tars moved to 4-0, 3-0 in the Sunshine State Conference, by sweeping Barry in their first series of the year.
WHO TO WATCH:
Rollins:
The Tars are coming off a huge sweep of Barry where they beat the Bucs by a combined score of 19-1.
Ali Shenefield has been impressive in the circle this season so far, winning SSC Pitcher of the Week. She has a 0.00 ERA, throwing 14 strikeouts and pitching in 14 innings.
Tyler Jo Colby and
Ashley Troutman are tied for the top batting average on the team this season, at .429. Colby has seven plate appearances with one run, one RBI and three hits. Troutman has also been in the batter's box seven times, scoring once, registering three hits, and tallying two RBIs.
Ashley Worrell has the most RBI on the team with four, and a batting average of .308. As a team, Rollins is hitting .271.
Lynn:
The Fighting Knights have played four games so far in 2021; they went 0-4 against Florida Tech. Faith Miller led the Fighting Knights with seven hits, including a double, in nine at bats. She also had a trio of RBIs in the season opening series. Miller is also the key pitcher in the Lynn rotation, pitching 11 innings and throwing two strikeouts in the series with the Panthers.
WHAT COACH SAYS:
We are really proud of start. We had great pitching out of Ashley and Ali. Our defense was very good too. This week we are hoping to get our offense going.
UP NEXT:
The Tars will travel to Florida Southern Wednesday, March 24, for a doubleheader starting at 4:00 p.m. Then host a doubleheader against the Mocs on Saturday, March 27 at 2:00 p.m.
