No. 19 Colorado Mesa will host Black Hills in a four-game series Friday and Saturday (April 7-8). The Mavericks enter the weekend on a 20-game winning streak. Black Hills State split their series vs. New Mexico Highlands last week.
First Inning
Colorado Mesa has scored more runs in the first inning (60) than any other inning, while holding opponents to just six, the fewest of any inning.
Extra Innings
Colorado Mesa played its first two extra inning games last week at Fort Lewis winning both.
Offense
The Mavericks rank second in four different offensive categories; batting average (.387), slugging (.630), scoring (8.69) and on-base percentage (.460).
Who's on First?
No one in Div. II gets on base more than
Kellie Mrofcza. She leads the nation in on-base percentage at .598.
Big Bat
Brooke Hodgson ranks in the top-five nationally in four different offensive categories; second in RBIs (1.47), second in slugging percentage (1.02), third in runs per game (1.41) and fifth in homeruns (0.41).
Shortened Games
Colorado Mesa has played 18 games this season that have been shortened by run rule. CMU is 17-1 in run-rule games with the lone loss to Dixie State (12-4) on Feb. 12, 2017.
Score Six
The Mavericks are 24-0 this season when it scores six or more runs.
First Dinger
Jessica Boruff hit her first career homerun last week at Fort Lewis. The Berthoud, Colo., native hit a pinch-hit grand slam in the fourth inning to give the Mavericks a 17-0 lead in game three of the series.
Looking Ahead
Colorado Mesa will play at Regis April 14-15.