Softball Parent Day (4/29/17)

Women's Softball Liam Adam '19

CSB look to secure playoff berth Saturday

ST. JOSEPH, Minn. – The College of Saint Benedict softball team wraps up the regular season with two doubleheaders this weekend. On Saturday, CSB hosts St. Catherine for a MIAC doubleheader in a win-or-go-home matchup with a spot in the conference tournament on the line. That game is in St. Joseph at 1 p.m. Sunday, CSB travels to Duluth to take on College of St. Scholastica for a doubleheader at 1 p.m.

After Saturday's doubleheader, CSB athletes and coaches welcome parents and family to stick around for Parent Appreciation Day as a way to say thank you for all the support this season.
 
About the Wildcats:
The St. Catherine University Wildcats come into Saturday's matchup with a record of 26-10, and a MIAC record of 14-4. The Wildcats, who have won their last six games, come into the matchup after a doubleheader with Gustavus on Thursday afternoon. Jenna George is sixth in the league with a .422 batting average, leads the league with both 46 RBIs and eight home-runs. Kylie Macziewski and Amber Montero are second and third in the league with seven and five home runs each. Krista Flugstad is second in the league with a 1.03 ERA and 18 wins.
 
About the Saints:
The College of St. Scholastica Saints come into Sunday's matchup against the Blazers after starting the season 20-14, and lead the UMAC with a 13-1 record. The Saints come into the matchup after traveling to Crown College on Saturday. Alexa Bremer leads the team with a .432 batting average, 26 runs scored, and nine stolen bases. Hannah Borgeson leads the team with 24 RBIs. Chrisi Mizera leads the pitchers with a 2.25 ERA and 95 strikeouts in 96.1 innings pitched.
 
Who to Watch:
Sara Wennerstrand leads the team with a .581 slugging percentage and is third in the MIAC with 37 RBIs. Megan Toninato has a .446 on-base percentage, and is fourth in the MIAC with 17 steals. Emilie Antony is second in the MIAC with 38 RBIs and has a .574 slugging percentage. Kate Deming is second in the MIAC with 29 stolen bases and leads the team with 45 runs scored, and leads the team with a .413 batting average. Heading into the weekend, she is tied for the school record for stolen bases in a season and is one run away from tying the record for runs in a season. Kiela DeVlaeminck leads the pitchers with a 2.43 ERA, a record of 9-3, 83.2 innings pitched and 65 strikeouts.
 
Last Time Out:
On Sunday, the Blazers played a double header at University of St. Thomas in St. Paul. The Blazers lost the first game 8-4 and lost the second game 5-0. The Blazers lost the first game despite out-hitting the Tommies 11 to 10, but gave up two unearned runs. Deming had five hits on the day, and Jocelyn Metz threw a complete game.
 
The Storyline:
CSB heads into the weekend in fourth in the MIAC and fighting for one of the spots in the four-team postseason tournament. Saint Benedict needs at least one win to secure a spot, as St. Olaf – which is in fifth – is still fighting for that spot. After not making the playoffs last year, the Blazers look to finish strong on their way to the MIAC tournament.
 
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Players Mentioned

Emilie Antony

#1 Emilie Antony

OF
5' 2"
Sophomore
L-R
Kate Deming

#12 Kate Deming

OF
5' 5"
Sophomore
R-R
Kiela DeVlaeminck

#18 Kiela DeVlaeminck

P
5' 4"
Junior
R-R
Megan Toninato

#16 Megan Toninato

OF
5' 5"
Junior
L-R
Sara Wennerstrand

#19 Sara Wennerstrand

C
5' 10"
Junior
R-R
Jocelyn  Metz

#6 Jocelyn Metz

P/IF
5' 7"
First Year
L-L

Players Mentioned

Emilie Antony

#1 Emilie Antony

5' 2"
Sophomore
L-R
OF
Kate Deming

#12 Kate Deming

5' 5"
Sophomore
R-R
OF
Kiela DeVlaeminck

#18 Kiela DeVlaeminck

5' 4"
Junior
R-R
P
Megan Toninato

#16 Megan Toninato

5' 5"
Junior
L-R
OF
Sara Wennerstrand

#19 Sara Wennerstrand

5' 10"
Junior
R-R
C
Jocelyn  Metz

#6 Jocelyn Metz

5' 7"
First Year
L-L
P/IF