Colorado Mesa will close its 12-game home stand with a four-game series against UCCS. The Mavericks are currently on an eight-game winning streak, all of which have come at home. The Mountain Lions have lost 10 of their last 12 games. CMU will host Swing For Life to raise funds for breast cancer during Saturday's game.
Near Perfect
McKenzie Surface was one hit away from throwing a perfect game against New Mexico Highlands. Surface had retired every batter she faced until Victoria Gonzales hit a one-out double in the fifth. Surface retired the next two batters for the complete-game win.
Hodgson Hits
Brooke Hodgson ranks in the top-25 nationally in four different categories; 12th in slugging percentage (.966), 20th in home runs (seven), 25th in home runs per game (0.35) and 25th in runs per game (1.25).
Offensive Output
Colorado Mesa ranks in the top-10 in five different offensive categories; fourth in home runs per game (1.55), fifth in batting average (.372), fifth in scoring (8.45), fifth in slugging percentage (.620) and eighth in on-base percentage (.447).
Back-To-Back Bombs
Brooke Hodgson and
Kaila Jacobi hit back-to-back homeruns against New Mexico Highlands last Sunday. The last time CMU hit back-to-back homers was against CCU on April 20, 2015.
Hits
Colorado Mesa is 14-0 this season when it out-hits its opponent.
Second Game
The Mavericks are 8-0 this season in the second game of doubleheaders.
Limit the Long Ball
CMU is 15-1 this season when it holds its opponent to one or fewer home runs.
March Madness
Mesa is 8-0 in March.
Looking Ahead
Colorado Mesa will hit the road for eight straight road games beginning with a four-game series at Colorado Mines March 25-26.