Oklahoma City, Okla. - Oklahoma Christian (17-11, 14-10) will look to get back in the win column with a series matchup against Midwestern State (5-25, 3-18) this weekend in Wichita Falls, Texas.
Series Information
Watch Live | Mustang Park
Game 1 - March 22nd, 6 p.m.
Game 1 Tickets| Game 1 Stats
Game 2 (DH) - March 23rd, 1 p.m.
Game 2&3 Tickets | Game 2 Stats
Game 3 (DH) - March 23rd, 3 p.m.
Game 2&3 Tickets |Game 3 Stats
What To Know About The Eagles
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Head Coach Shalee Rodriguez is entering her 3rd season at the helm for the Eagles, and coming into this season, Rodriguez held an overall record of 77-32.
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Last season, the Eagles finished with an overall record of 38-17 and a 29-13 conference record.
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The Eagles fell short in the Lone Star Conference Championship, losing to UT Tyler 4-3.
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In the NCAA South Central Regional championship, OC battled with UT Tyler before the Patriots won to end the season.
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The Eagles have a few hitting that are having success at the plate, with Kadence Brewster leading the way. Brewster is hitting a .349, and in 86 at-bats, she has recorded 30 hits with 12 RBIs, 2 home runs, and scoring herself 13 times.
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Aaliyah Brown has the hot bat in conference play, up to a .288 hitting percentage, with 21 hits in 73 at-bats. Brown has 5 doubles, 2 home runs, and 13 RBIs.
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Kristen Whitehouse has had a good run at the plate in the last few games. Whitehouses hitting percentage is up to .295 with 23 hits in 78 at-bats, with 4 doubles, 2 triples, and 11 RBIs.
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The Eagles also have a duo at the start of the lineup with Brooklin Bain as the leadoff and Whitney Walde in the two hole, who both have a combined on-base percentage of .371
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The Eagles have a tandem pitching attack of Jill Dickson and Grace Anderson. Together, they've recorded 112 strikeouts and led the way for a team ERA of 2.65. The Eagles have pitched 6 shutout games and 1 combined no-hitter this season.
What To Know About The Mustangs
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Head coach Brittanie Talley is in her second season as the Mustangs head coach. Talley came to Midwestern State after a successful run at the Junior College, Vernon College.
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The Mustangs currently sit at 14th in the conference.
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On the offensive side of the ball, the Mustangs are led by Allie Monroe and Paige Gallegos.
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Monroe is holding a batting average of .270 with 24 hits, 18 RBIs, and crossing home plate 12 times.
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Paige has a .269 batting average with 25 hits and 15 RBIs.
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The Mustangs have four pitchers with 10+ appearances, with four other pitchers who could make an appearance. The team has a 5.39 ERA.
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The Mustangs are coming off a series with Texas Women's and picked up a big game 1 win against them.
Last Years Matchup
In last year's series at Tom Heath Field, the Eagles picked up wins in the first two games of the series, but the Mustangs would get the win in game three. Despite the loss in game three last year, the Eagles hold an overall record over the Mustangs of 12-5.
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