SOFTBALL PREVIEW
Drury Panthers (10-12) vs. Oklahoma Baptist (20-6)
Wed., March 15, 2023 – Noon (DH)
Thompson Field at Meador Park – Springfield, Mo.
 
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo.– The Drury Panthers host Oklahoma Baptist for a doubleheader on Wednesday in their first action since March 5. Drury is 10-12, while the Bison started the week 20-6 and are playing at Southwest Baptist on Tuesday before coming to Springfield. Oklahoma Baptist started the year 5-0 winning all five in the Mardi Gras Invitational, the same opening tournament the Panthers played in to start the year.
 
Oklahoma Baptist's Kayleigh Jones is off to a 15-3 in the pitching circle with a 0.60 ERA. The senior from Claremore, Oklahoma, has struck out 170 batters in 105. 1 innings.
 
After Wednesday's doubleheader, the Panthers open their Great Lakes Valley Conference schedule when they host William Jewell in a doubleheader starting at noon at Thompson Field.
 
Diamond Notes
-- Sophia Luetticke enters Wednesday's game with a seven-game hitting streak
-- Rylie Kolb also has a seven-game hitting streak going into Wed.
-- Kristina Bettis ranks second in the GLVC in strikeouts (87) and innings pitched (70)
-- Oklahoma Baptist's Emily Adler leads the team with a .469 AVG
 
Probable Starters for Drury
RHP Kristina Bettis (6-6, 3.47 ERA) & Lindsay Henson (1-2, 2.55 ERA)
RHP Kayleigh Jones (15-3, 0.60 ERA) & Aspen Younce (4-1, 2.35 ERA)
 
Head Coaches
DU- Jerry Breaux (6th year, 119-82 / 30th year, 879-504-2)
OBU- Sam Maples (5th year)
 
Stat Leaders
DU- Sophia Luetticke (.554 SLG%), Kailyne Luna (.353, .452 OBP, 7 RBI), Lauren Beier (2 HR, 8 RBI, 15 R), Kristina Bettis (3.47 ERA, 70 IP, 87 SO, 30 BB)
 
OBU- Emily Adler (.469, 38 H, 22 RBI), Kennedy Clark (.404, 1 HR, 11 RBI), Kayleigh Jones (15-3, 0.60 ERA, 170 SO)
 
Drury Summary
Record: 10-12 (0-0)
Current Streak: Lost 3
All-time series vs. Oklahoma Baptist: 0-0
Record in last four games: 1-4
Record at home: 4-3
Record on the road: 0-2
Record on neutral field: 6-7
Record vs. ranked opponents: 0-2
In 1-run games: 0-2
In last At-Bat: 0-1
Extra Innings: 0-0
Shutouts: 2-4
Run Rule Games: 1-2
Leading after 5 inn: 10-0
Trailing after 5 inn: 0-10
Tied after 5 inn: 0-2
Leading after 6 inn: 10-0
Trailing after 6 inn: 0-11
Tied after 6 inn: 0-0
Best record: 10-9
Worst record: 2-7
Longest win streak: 6 (Feb. 24 – Mar. 4)
Longest losing streak: 5 (Feb. 5 – Feb. 12)
 
 
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