ALAMOSA, Colo. – Adams State Softball is set to host their first RMAC opponents of the season at home. The Grizzlies opened RMAC competition last weekend in Denver, Colorado against the Regis Rangers. Adams State will matchup against Colorado Christian this weekend in a four-game series.
Opponent
Colorado Christian (14-5, 4-0 RMAC)
When
Saturday, Feb. 29 (DH) 12 & 2 p.m.
Sunday, March 1 (DH) 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Where
Alamosa, Colo. – ASU Softball Field
Leading Off
- Adams State battled through a challenging preseason against Western New Mexico and Oklahoma Panhandle State, going 2-5.
- The Grizzlies won their final two games to close their preseason in Alamosa against the Pioneers, 8-7 and 3-0.
- Adams State opened RMAC play at Regis last weekend where they battled poor weather predictions.
Quick Hits
- Due to snow in Denver, the Grizzlies and Rangers battled through a long tripleheader on Saturday, Feb. 22 and canceled Sunday's game.
- The Rangers came away with the sweep to open their conference series over the Grizzlies, 2-11, 4-10, and 1-11
- The Grizzlies are looking to bounce back at home against Colorado Christian.
Grizzlies on the Bats
- Leading the Grizzlies in the box is Breck Smith, with a .526 average. Smith has 10 hits on her 19 at bats and leads the team with 4 doubles.
- Maya Ramos-Moreno tops the Grizzlies with an .800 batting average, getting bit 4 hits in her 5 at bats.
- Analiese Rodriguez is also up there on the leader board for the Grizzlies with a .600 average.
- Other big hitters for Adams State are Tyler Hays, Jasmine Parker and Shelby Haskins. Hays hold a .391 average and leads the Grizzlies with 3 homeruns and 8 RBIs. Parker has a .375 average and has scored 7 runs on the season. Haskins holds a .333 average and is second on the team with 2 doubles.
- Samantha McDonald is also a very influential player on the Grizzlies offense, seeing the most at bats on the team, holding a .310 average and has successfully completed 7 of 8 stolen base attempts.
Inside the Circle
- Madison Dailey leads the Grizzlies in the circle with a 5.44 ERA and a 1-0 record. Daily has seen 9 innings and faced 33 at bats.
- Jade Garbiso leads Adams State with 18.2 innings pitched and 12 strikeouts. Garbiso holds the second lowest ERA of 8.25.
- Taylor Sandoval has the second most innings pitched with 18.1, facing 87 batters. In her 3 starts and 5 appearances, Sandoval holds a 10.31 ERA.
- Kelty Key has started all 4 games she has appeared in with an 11.20 ERA and 10 innings pitched.
Scouting the Cougars
- Colorado Christian enters the weekend with a 10-5 preseason record and opened RMAC sweeping their pod series against MSU-Denver and N.M. Highlands.
- Last year, the Cougars finished second in RMAC, 28-8 behind Colorado Mesa.
- Colorado Christian was picked to finish third in the RMAC Preseason Coaches Poll and are currently tied with Colorado Mesa in first, with 4-0 records.
- The Cougars are carrying a five-game win streak as they head down to challenge Adams State.
- Leading the Cougars bats so far this season is Stephanie Day, holding a .429 average with 24 hits on 56 at bats. She is second on the team with 3 homeruns and 15 RBIs.
- Sami Edwards is also a big hitter for the Cougars, holding a .394 average with 26 hits and 15 RBIs.
- Other big threats with Colorado Christian are Kacie Burger, Makena Martin and Samaria Roope. Burger leads the Cougars with 4 homeruns and 5 doubles. Martin holds a .349 average and has 3 3 homeruns. Roope leads Colorado Christian with 6 doubles.
- Leading the Cougars in the circle are Sydney Rawlings and Makena Martin with the lowest ERAs. Rawlings holds a 1.94 ERA with a 1-1 record, while Martin holds a 2.47 with only 5.2 innings pitched.
- The Cougars ace is Jennifer Romero, holding a 4.23 ERA in 49.2 innings pitched. Romero has the best record of 6-3 on the team with 51 strikeouts facing 209 at bats.
On Deck
- Adams State will hit the road, traveling to Spearfish, South Dakota. The Grizzlies will take on the Yellowjackets of Black Hills State in a two-day doubleheader March 7 and 8.
