Tuesday, May 4
Fort Wayne, Ind.
2 PM
Purdue Fort Wayne
vs
Oakland
Shaina Eyre
Mastodons Welcome Oakland For a Tuesday Doubleheader
5/3/2021 11:10:00 AM | Softball
Presented by Glenbrook Dodge
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - The Purdue Fort Wayne softball team (11-22, 10-19 Horizon) welcomes Oakland (18-10, 19-13 Horizon) to Fort Wayne on Tuesday for a mid-week league doubleheader. The two previous attempts to play this doubleheader have been rained out.
Game Day Information
When: Tuesday, May 4 | DH starting at 2 p.m.
Where: Purdue Fort Wayne Softball Field | Fort Wayne, Ind.
Live Stats: Live Stats
Video: None
Twitter Updates: @MastodonSB
Series History: Purdue Fort Wayne leads 14-12
Weather: High of 62, rain
Fan Policy: Home pass list only
Know Your Foe
Oakland last played April 23-24 when they took three of four from UIC in Michigan. Cammie Brummitt leads the team in hitting with a .386 mark, third in the league. She has six home runs on the season. As a team, Oakland has smacked 23 home runs. Madison Jones is hitting .377 with 15 stolen bases. She is second in the league with 38 runs scored. Sydney Campbell owns a 1.82 ERA, third best in the league. She has 12 wins on the season.
The Series
The 'Dons won a 4-3 decision in 2019 in Fort Wayne. It was the first time the two teams played since they were Summit League foes in 2013. In league games, the 'Dons hold an 11-5 edge in the series.
Pitcher of the Week
Shaina Eyre was named the Horizon League Pitcher of the Week on April 20 after a 1-1 week with Northern Kentucky. In her first outing, the senior threw a complete shutout against the Norse, striking out two in the process. In the second outing, she allowed just one earned run while also striking out two Norse. For the week, Eyre had a 0.69 ERA with just the one earned run. She did not allow the Norse to get any multi-base hits in 55 plate appearances.
Taking Names and Series Finales
The Mastodons have taken the final game of four series this season: Evansville (8-7), Youngstown State (11-6), Robert Morris (9-5) and Northern Kentucky (3-1).
Goin' Yard
The Mastodons have a league-best 34 home runs this season, even despite playing fewer games than nearly all of the League teams that are still competing. The 'Dons are first in the League in home runs per game at 1.03. In Horizon League play only, the 'Dons have six more home runs than the next closest team. Six Mastodons have four or more home runs this season. Morganne Denny leads the team with seven home runs. The Mastodons' 34 home runs are the team's most in a season since 2014, when the 'Dons had 43.
High-Powered Offense
The Mastodons have scored eight or more runs eight times this season. The 'Dons are 7-1 in such games.
Last Time Out
The 'Dons picked up three-of-four from Green Bay over the weekend. Game one on Friday saw the 'Dons score two in the sixth to get the win. Alise Hale and Rachel Everson had solo shots in the inning. The 'Dons won game two thanks to a six-run fourth inning. Game one on Saturday was highlighted by a grand slam by Morganne Denny. Game four went to Green Bay but not before Madeline Swart had a home run in the seventh to make it a one-run game.
Have A Series Morganne Denny
Morganne Denny celebrated her senior weekend with three home runs, 10 RBIs and a 1.231 slugging percentage against Green Bay.
Coming Up
The Mastodons and Golden Grizzlies will meet again on Friday and Saturday, but this time in Rochester, Michigan.
Game Day Information
When: Tuesday, May 4 | DH starting at 2 p.m.
Where: Purdue Fort Wayne Softball Field | Fort Wayne, Ind.
Live Stats: Live Stats
Video: None
Twitter Updates: @MastodonSB
Series History: Purdue Fort Wayne leads 14-12
Weather: High of 62, rain
Fan Policy: Home pass list only
Know Your Foe
Oakland last played April 23-24 when they took three of four from UIC in Michigan. Cammie Brummitt leads the team in hitting with a .386 mark, third in the league. She has six home runs on the season. As a team, Oakland has smacked 23 home runs. Madison Jones is hitting .377 with 15 stolen bases. She is second in the league with 38 runs scored. Sydney Campbell owns a 1.82 ERA, third best in the league. She has 12 wins on the season.
The Series
The 'Dons won a 4-3 decision in 2019 in Fort Wayne. It was the first time the two teams played since they were Summit League foes in 2013. In league games, the 'Dons hold an 11-5 edge in the series.
Pitcher of the Week
Shaina Eyre was named the Horizon League Pitcher of the Week on April 20 after a 1-1 week with Northern Kentucky. In her first outing, the senior threw a complete shutout against the Norse, striking out two in the process. In the second outing, she allowed just one earned run while also striking out two Norse. For the week, Eyre had a 0.69 ERA with just the one earned run. She did not allow the Norse to get any multi-base hits in 55 plate appearances.
Taking Names and Series Finales
The Mastodons have taken the final game of four series this season: Evansville (8-7), Youngstown State (11-6), Robert Morris (9-5) and Northern Kentucky (3-1).
Goin' Yard
The Mastodons have a league-best 34 home runs this season, even despite playing fewer games than nearly all of the League teams that are still competing. The 'Dons are first in the League in home runs per game at 1.03. In Horizon League play only, the 'Dons have six more home runs than the next closest team. Six Mastodons have four or more home runs this season. Morganne Denny leads the team with seven home runs. The Mastodons' 34 home runs are the team's most in a season since 2014, when the 'Dons had 43.
High-Powered Offense
The Mastodons have scored eight or more runs eight times this season. The 'Dons are 7-1 in such games.
Last Time Out
The 'Dons picked up three-of-four from Green Bay over the weekend. Game one on Friday saw the 'Dons score two in the sixth to get the win. Alise Hale and Rachel Everson had solo shots in the inning. The 'Dons won game two thanks to a six-run fourth inning. Game one on Saturday was highlighted by a grand slam by Morganne Denny. Game four went to Green Bay but not before Madeline Swart had a home run in the seventh to make it a one-run game.
Have A Series Morganne Denny
Morganne Denny celebrated her senior weekend with three home runs, 10 RBIs and a 1.231 slugging percentage against Green Bay.
Coming Up
The Mastodons and Golden Grizzlies will meet again on Friday and Saturday, but this time in Rochester, Michigan.
~ Feel the Rumble ~
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