ALAMOSA, Colo. – Adams State Softball will no longer be traveling to South Dakota this weekend, rather the Grizzlies will host Black Hills State. Due to heavy snowfall and weather, the Yellow Jack field is unplayable. The Grizzlies instead are set to play in sunshine and temperatures in the upper 50's and lower 60's in Alamosa, Colorado.
 
Opponent
Black Hills State (2-13, 1-7 RMAC)
 
When
Saturday, March 7 (DH) 12 & 2 p.m.
Sunday, March 8 (DH) 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.
 
Where
Alamosa, Colo. – ASU Softball Field
 
Leading Off

• The Grizzlies are looking to snap a seven-game losing streak from early RMAC competition.
• Adams State has completed two weekends of RMAC competition, falling to Regis and Colorado Christian.
• The Grizzlies hosted the Cougars here at home last weekend, falling in the four-game series.

 
Quick Hits

• Adams State had a tough weekend hosting their first conference games at home.
• The Cougars came through with a four-game sweep, winning 3-11 and 1-15 in day one, and 5-22 and 8-10 in day two.
• Though the scores were not in the Grizzlies favor, Adams State put together some big at bats, totaling 20 hits on the weekend, with four homeruns in their final game on Sunday, March 1.

 
Grizzlies on the Bats

• Breck Smith is leading the Grizzlies with a .433 average with 8 RBIs on 13 hits, and tops Adams State with four doubles.
• Tyler Hays is also a big hitter for the Grizzlies, batting .389 with 9 RBIs on her 14 hits and leads the team with four homeruns.
• Samantha McDonald leads Adams State with 15 hits and 8 stolen bases, while holding a .375 average.
• Shelby Haskins also holds a big bat for the Grizzlies, maintaining a .382 average with 5 RBIs.
• Other influential hitters for the Grizzlies are Analiese Rodriguez and Maya Romos-Moreno. Rodriguez holds a .437 average and two homeruns. Moreno leads the Grizzlies with the highest batting average of .750 from 6 hits on 8 at bats.

 
In the Circle

• Jade Garbiso is taking charge for the Grizzlies on the rubber, leading Adams State with 30.2 innings pitched, facing 148 at bats. With a 1-4 record, Garbiso leads the team with 16 strikeouts and holds an 11.45 ERA.
• Taylor Sandoval has appeared in seven game, starting in five, and has completed 24 innings so far in the early season, facing 124 at bats. With 6 strikeouts and an 0-6 record, Sandoval holds an 18.00 ERA.
• Kelty Key has also appeared in seven games, and completed 15.0 innings while facing 75 at bats. Key is second in the Grizzlies rotation with 8 strikeouts and a 15.00 ERA.

 
Scouting the Yellow Jackets

• Black Hills State enters the weekend with a 2-13 overall record and a tough 1-7 conference record.
• The Yellow Jackets are moving into the weekend looking to break a five-game losing streak.
• Black Hills State fell in a four-game pod series against Dixie State and MSU-Denver.
• As a unit, Black Hills State is batting .234, with a team ERA of 9.11.
• The Yellow Jackets are being led by Taryn Moan and Kindall Bethke. Each have 15 hits so far this season, with Moan holding a .395 average and Bethke holding a .341 average.
• Crystal Amaral leads Black Hills State in the circle, starting in all seven of her appearance, completing 36.0 innings pitched, with 24 strikeouts in 157 at bats. Amaral supports a 7.50 ERA.

 
On Deck

• The Grizzlies will hit the road for a pod series hosted in St. George Utah.
• Adams State will take on Colorado Mesa and Dixie State March 14 and 15.