Drexel University Athletics
Tuesday, April 12
Philadelphia, Pa.
3:00 p.m.
Drexel University
at
La Salle
Drexel Softball Looks to Snap Skid at City Rival La Salle Today
4/12/2011 1:21:53 PM | Softball
Philadelphia - Mired in a seven-game losing streak, Drexel softball will look to get back on track with a doubleheader at La Salle (2-24) this afternoon. Three of the Dragons' five losses last week were by frustratingly close one-run margins as the team fell to 8-20 on the season and 1-8 in CAA play. Opening pitch for game one of today's twinbill is set for 3:00 p.m. Fans can follow the game via gametracker by clicking here.
Senior Rachel Campbell and freshman Comfort Ahonkhai are swinging a hot bats for the Dragons in recent games. Campbell hit .389 last week with a homer and seven RBIs. Ahonkahi hit a sizzling .538 (7-13) with five runs scored, she also stole five bases without being caught.
La Salle enters today's games having lost 22 straight contests dating back to early March. The Explorers' last win was on March 8 over Bryant at the USF Under Armour Showcase. Drexel almuna Brianne Brown ('07) is in her third season at the helm of the Explorers.
Big Bats: Ali Shepard is the team's leading hitter with a .263 average. She leads the team with 21 hits and six runs scored in 80 trips to the plate. Jackie McBride is the team's power source with two homers and a team-leading 10 RBIs.
Ace of the Staff: D.J. Guinn is stepping into the shoes of a departed Gina Massaro, who handled the Dragons in each of the last two seasons as the ace of La Salle's rotation. Guinn has struck out 72 batters in 88 innings of work. She has a 3.50 ERA with one shutout to her credit this season.
All-Time Series: Drexel leads the all-time series with La Salle 27-20. The teams split a doubleheader at Drexel last season. The Dragons have won three of the last five games against the Explorers.
Senior Rachel Campbell and freshman Comfort Ahonkhai are swinging a hot bats for the Dragons in recent games. Campbell hit .389 last week with a homer and seven RBIs. Ahonkahi hit a sizzling .538 (7-13) with five runs scored, she also stole five bases without being caught.
La Salle enters today's games having lost 22 straight contests dating back to early March. The Explorers' last win was on March 8 over Bryant at the USF Under Armour Showcase. Drexel almuna Brianne Brown ('07) is in her third season at the helm of the Explorers.
Big Bats: Ali Shepard is the team's leading hitter with a .263 average. She leads the team with 21 hits and six runs scored in 80 trips to the plate. Jackie McBride is the team's power source with two homers and a team-leading 10 RBIs.
Ace of the Staff: D.J. Guinn is stepping into the shoes of a departed Gina Massaro, who handled the Dragons in each of the last two seasons as the ace of La Salle's rotation. Guinn has struck out 72 batters in 88 innings of work. She has a 3.50 ERA with one shutout to her credit this season.
All-Time Series: Drexel leads the all-time series with La Salle 27-20. The teams split a doubleheader at Drexel last season. The Dragons have won three of the last five games against the Explorers.
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