Week 3
Series Record: 0-0
@ Rosemont
(4-8)
Wednesday, Mar. 28
5:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
F&M plays Rosemont for the first time in program history on Tuesday.
First Meeting: 1982
Series Record: MUHL Leads 52-20
Streak: MUHL +2
Last 10: 7-3
Last F&M Victory: 5-3; 4/3/2021 Last Muhlenberg Victory: 5-2; 2022
@ Muhlenberg
(6-8)
Sunday, Apr. 1
1:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.
The Mules defeated the Diplomats, 5-2, in their last meeting in 2022.
Game Notes
The Franklin & Marshall softball team (3-7) prepares for two doubleheaders this week. F&M plays a midweek doubleheader at Rosemont (4-8) Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. before beginning Centennial Conference play at Muhlenberg (6-8) Sunday at 1:00 p.m.
Last Week
F&M didn't play a game last week as its doubleheader at Cabrini was postponed due to inclement weather. The doubleheader will now be played on April 20th at 2:00 p.m.
Last Time vs. Rosemont
Franklin & Marshall and Rosemont - out of the Colonial States Athletic Conference - meet for the first time in program history on Wednesday.
Last Time vs. Muhlenberg
The Mules swept the Diplomats last season, defeating F&M 11-1 in game one and 5-2 in game two. Jamie Belfer '22 led the team in hits with four total in the doubleheader. Abi Buell '22 and Brenda Garcia each tallied an RBI in the series. Peightyn Schwartz '22 struck out six in game one, while Charlotte Dwyer racked up seven strikeouts in game two. Read the full recap here.
Rosemont Team Preview
The Ravens are currently on a three-game losing streak as they enter Wednesday's doubleheader against F&M. Lauren Begg leads Rosemont in batting average (.512), slugging percentage (.707), and triples (three). Pitcher Dani Sharpe (1-4) has an ERA of 5.10, while leading the team in strikeouts (28) and innings pitched (34.1).
Muhlenberg Team Preview
Muhlenberg is currently on a three-game winning streak coming into its first CC doubleheader of the season against F&M on Sunday. Outfielder Maddy Svenningsen leads the Mules in batting average (.409), RBI (eight), and doubles (six). Pitcher Justine Bergara sports a 2.84 ERA with 23 strikeouts in 37 innings pitched. Bergara also ranks first in the conference in saves with two this season.
Centennial Conference Leaders from Franklin & Marshall (Top 10)
Hitting
Home Runs
6. Kat Gunther - 2
On Base Percentage
4. Devon Witt - .514
Sacrifice Flies
T-8. Alexa Klepper - 1
T-8. Jaden Spigner - 1
Walks Per Game
1. Devon Witt - 0.80
Pitching
Strikeouts
2. Aliza Sheflin - 30
F&M Team Stats
Overall Record: 3-7
Conference Record: 0-0
Home Record: 0-0
Away Record: 0-0
Neutral Site Record: 3-7
Hitting:
Batting Average: .291
Slugging: .382
On-Base Percentage: .359
Doubles: 9
Triples: 1
Home Runs: 4
RBI: 26
Runs Scored: 39
Walks: 23
Stolen Bases: 12
Pitching:
ERA: 5.28
Strikeouts: 57
Saves: 0
Complete Games: 4
Team Leaders
Hitting:
Batting Average: Claire Sullivan (.429)
Slugging: Kat Gunther (.850)
On-Base Percentage: Devon Witt (.514)
Doubles: Kat Gunther (3)
Triples: Claire Sullivan (1)
Home Runs: Kat Gunther (2)
RBI: Kat Gunther (4)
Runs Scored: Devon Witt (7)
Walks: Devon Witt (8)
Stolen Bases: Devon Witt (3)
Pitching:
ERA: Ainsley McClure (2.91)
Strikeouts: Aliza Sheflin (30)
Innings Pitched: Aliza Sheflin (31.1)
Wins: Ainsley McClure (2)
Saves: N/A
Complete Games: Ainsley McClure / Aliza Sheflin (2)