Quick Hits / Match Notes
Ottawa vs. Southwestern (SWC)

Game Comparison
     Record: Ottawa enters at 19-12 (7-3 KCAC) vs. SWC at 5-19 (1-11 KCAC)
     Offensive: Ottawa: .305 AVG, .380 OBP, .478 SLG, 167 runs | SWC: .219 AVG, .273 OBP, .269 SLG, 47 runs
     Power Gap: Ottawa has 16 HR and 95 extra-base hits vs. SWC with 0 HR and 24 extra-base hits
     Pitching: Ottawa ERA: 2.31 | SWC ERA: 7.05
     Defensive/Control: Ottawa allows .253 opponent AVG | SWC allows .405 opponent AVG
     Trend: Ottawa recently swept Saint Mary and McPherson | SWC enters on a 6-game losing streak

Series Information: Ottawa leads the series against Southwestern College 37-11. OU has won 11 straight against SWC. The last time the Braves lost to the Moundbuilders was also the last time SWC defeated OU in Winfield, April 3, 2019. The Moundbuilders won the game in six innings, 15-7. The Braves have won seven straight in Winfield against Southwestern. Ottawa won both games of the double header last season in Winfield, 8-0 in game one and 11-2 in six innings in game two. The first ever game between the two teams was on April 17, 2004 in Ottawa. Southwestern won the game 3-1. 

Ottawa Braves Breakdown

At the Plate
    Team batting average of .305 with strong run production (167 runs)
    Balanced attack with 62 doubles, 17 triples, and 16 HR
    High-pressure offense with 95 extra-base hits (Top tier production)

Pitching Staff
    Staff ERA of 2.31
    Opponents hitting .253

Team Trends
     Winning 7 of last 10 prior to recent split vs. Friends
     Strong in conference play (7-3 KCAC)

Top Hitters
     Abby Bellamy – .392 AVG, team-high power production (6 HR, 31 RBI)
     Emma Melvin – .393 AVG, 19 RBI, .506 SLG
     Angeline Goodney – .400 AVG (limited games)
     Laney Becker – .667 AVG (limited AB)

Key Contributors
     Brooke Lynn Becker – .371 AVG, 27 RBI
     Cece Mora – .307 AVG, 29 RBI
     Tori Farnham – .300 AVG

Pitching Leaders
    Lanie Becker – 1.63 ERA, 9-5 record, 90.0 IP
    Cesara Roque – 2.05 ERA
    Cassi Rodgers – 3.03 ERA
    
Southwestern Breakdown

At the Plate
    Team hitting .219 with only 47 runs in 24 games
    No home runs on the season
    Limited extra-base production (24 total)
Pitching Staff
     Team ERA of 7.05
     Opponents hitting .405 against SWC pitching
     Struggles with command and run prevention

Team Trends
    Lost 6 straight games entering matchup
    5-7 at home this seaosn 
    Southwestern is 1-11 in the KCAC this season.

Top Hitters
    Taylor Mesna – .381 AVG, .444 SLG, 28 RBI
    Jolie Boyd – .309 AVG, 18 RBI
   Tiara Henry – .270 AVG, team contributor with speed potential

Key Contributors
     Lainey Hardman – .224 AVG
     Aubrey Allison – .210 AVG

Pitching Staff
    Jaidyn Soldin – 4.20 ERA
    Faith Campbell – 7.04 ERA
    Emma Willesden – 7.36 ERA