MATCH-UP: No. 8 Rollins (14-1, 10-1 SSC) vs. Florida Tech (11-10, 8-8 SSC)
WHERE: Winter Park, Fla. – Rollins Softball Stadium at MLK Jr. Park | Melbourne, Fla. - Nancy Bottge Field
WHEN: Thursday, April 18, 2021- 4:00 p.m. | Saturday, April 24, 2021- 4:00 p.m. (DH)
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SET-UP: Ranked No. 8 in the nation, Rollins will travel to Florida Tech on Thursday before hosting the Panthers Saturday evening. The Tars moved to 14-1, 11-1 in the Sunshine State Conference, by sweeping Palm Beach Atlantic over four games. The Tars are 29-14 against the Panthers, and are currently on a 20 game winning streak against the team from Melbourne.
WHO TO WATCH:
Rollins:
Ashley Worrell has been exceptional in the circle this season so far. She has a 0.98 ERA, throwing 50 strikeouts, and pitching in 57 innings. Worrell was named Sunshine State Conference and NFCA National Pitcher of the Week after throwing a nine inning one hitter and a complete game shutout against the Sailfish.
Ashley Troutman continues to lead the team in batting average this season, at .341. Troutman has been in the batter's box 41 times, registering 14 hits, while scoring 14 times, and tallying seven RBI.
Chelsea Peace has hit the most home runs at five. Peace also leads the squad with 15 RBIs. As a team, Rollins is hitting .247.
Florida Tech:
The Panthers have played 21 games in 2021; they went 2-2 against Saint Leo last week. Cheyenne Nelson leads the team with 31 hits, 12 RBIs, 71 at bats, and a .431 batting average. Jordan Lawlis is the key pitcher for the Panthers team. She has pitched in 49 innings, with 34 strikeouts, and has won four games so far this season. Lawlis' ERA is 2.43.
UP NEXT:
The Tars will travel to Lakeland, Florida on Wednesday, May 5, for a doubleheader against Florida Southern, starting at 4:00 p.m. Rollins then hosts the Mocs at MLK Stadium for a doubleheader Saturday, May 7, at 2:00 p.m.
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