Softball Downed by #1 Seed Dutch in A-R-C Semifinals
May 4, 2019
BOX SCORE vs. Central College (A-R-C Tourney Semifinal)
Central College 8, Dubuque, Univ. of 2 (May 04, 2019 at Pella, Iowa)
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Dubuque, Univ. of... 000 200 0 - 2 6 3 (26-13)
Central College..... 600 200 X - 8 12 0 (25-8)
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Pitchers: Dubuque, Univ. of - Lexi Schmidt; McBee, Abby(2) and Rachel Trader. Central College -
Fritz and Olson, Ky..
Win-Fritz(18-7) Loss-Lexi Schmidt(12-8) T-1:43 A-250
Weather: 57, sunny, wind 5-10 W
PELLA, Iowa - The University of Dubuque softball have enjoyed one of their best seasons in school history in 2019 which included qualifying for the American Rovers Conference Tournament for the first time since 2015. Saturday the Spartans faced the #1-seeded host Central College Dutch (#22 in the nation), but would fall short by a 2-8 final score. UD fell behind quickly after the Dutch scored six runs in the bottom of the first inning. UD sliced into the lead at the top of the fourth inning when then scored two runs on one hit and a Central error. The Dutch would score two of their own in the bottom of the inning to once again extend the lead to six runs when they scored two runs on one hit and a Spartans error. The final three inings UD's offense was held to just one hit.
UD's offense was led by Deanna Origer and Rachel Trader who would both finished the day going 2-3 at the plate. Lexi Schmidt suffered the loss on the mound. UD has a team hitting percentage of .296. Freshman Abby McBee has an 8-0 win/loss record with an ERA of 1.41. Schmidty has a 12-8 overall record with an ERA of 3.06 and Kayla Breunig has a 6-5 record with an ERA of 3.26. The Spartans committed 48 errors in 1203 chances for a fielding percentage of .918.
Softball Accomplishments in 2019:
Record for wins in a season - 26
Record for consecutive wins - 11
Record for stolen bases in a season - 54
Record for homeruns in a season - 19
Record for runs scored in a season - 208
Record for RBI's in a season - 182
Record for base on balls - 135
Record for hits in a season - Kaylin Featheringill (64)
Record for runs scored in a season - Kaylin Featheringill (33)
Record for Homeruns in a season - Brandy Heraty (8)
Record for RBI's - Brandy Heraty (42)
Record for base on balls - Morgan Turnmire (24)
Record for at bats in a season - Kaylin Featheringill (150)
Record for at total bases in a season - Kaylin Featheringill (88)
Ties record for wins in a season - Lexi Schmidt (12)
Ties record for saves in a season - Kayla Breunig (2)
Head Coach Jeff Lamb collects coaching career 300th win vs. Luther College on May 3, 2019
