FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Sacred Heart University softball's Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) doubleheader against Manhattan has been moved to Wednesday, Apr. 9, at 2 and 4 p.m. due to cold windy weather on Tuesday.
Game Information
Game 1: Sacred Heart vs. Manhattan (MAAC) – Wednesday, Apr. 9; 2:00 p.m.
Game 2: Sacred Heart vs. Manhattan (MAAC) – Wednesday, Apr. 9; 4:00 p.m.
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LAST TIME OUT
The Pioneers fell in both ends of a doubleheader at Siena in a pair of closely contested games. SHU outhit the Saints in the series, 11-9, but suffered 3-1 and 6-5 losses. The third game of the series was canceled due to field conditions at Siena.
Morgan Teodosio shined in game two, hitting a grand slam in the fifth to make it a one-run game, 6-5.
Sam Kowalski has a strong outing in the circle in game one, going 6.0 innings and allowing just four hits and one earned run. Unfortunately, two unearned runs in the first proved to be the difference.
GLAD TO BE HOME
A return to Pioneer Park is just what SHU needs as the Pios have excelled at home this season. Sacred Heart is 9-2 at home this season and averages 6.4 runs per game in its home park. On the other hand, the Pios are 7-15 on the road or in neutral games and averages 4.0 runs per game away from Fairfield. SHU's ERA is also affected as it raises from 2.27 at home to 5.48 on the road.
SCOUTING MANHATTAN
The Jaspers have struggled lately, losing four in a row and five of six. Manhattan scored one run in each of the last four games, as the team ranks 12th in the MAAC in total runs scored with 77. The Jaspers also rank 12th in team ERA at 5.58. Junior utility player Sophia Kiseloski leads the Jaspers' offense with a .338 batting average, 20 RBIs and three home runs. Sophomore pitcher Karissa Spring leads the team with a 4.43 ERA and has four of the team's five wins.
UP NEXT
The Pioneers are slated to play a challenging twin bill at Boston University on Saturday, battling Kentucky at 10 a.m. and BU 3 p.m.
