MAC Freedom Pitcher of the Week
Kylie Russell (Lycoming / Jr., P / Cogan Station, Pa.) went 3-0 with two shutouts to help Warriors keep hold of first place in the MAC Freedom during a 5-1 week. Russell tossed three-hitter with nine strikeouts in 7-0 win over FDU-Florham. She followed that with a two-hitter in 8-0 six-inning win over Albright, striking out seven. The junior finished the week with 4-1 three-hitter against MAC Freedom preseason favorite Arcadia, allowing an unearned run and striking out nine. Opposing batters hit just .123 off her and she struck out 25 in 20 innings. She extended her run of innings pitched without allowing an earned run to 26.1.