Quick Hits / Match Notes: Ottawa vs. Tabor

Game Comparison
    Records: Ottawa (26-13, 14-4 KCAC) vs. Tabor (20-18, 11-9 KCAC)
    Offense: Nearly identical production — Ottawa (.325 AVG, 225 runs) edges slightly over Tabor (.322 AVG, 220 runs)

Power vs. Speed:
    Ottawa thrives on extra-base hits (128, 4th nationally) and leads the NAIA in triples (26)
    Tabor brings more home run power (24 HR) compared to Ottawa's 19

Pitching: Ottawa — 2.37 ERA vs. Tabor's 5.17 ERA

Trends:
    Ottawa enters on a 2-game win streak
    Tabor riding momentum with a 4-game win streak

Series Information: Ottawa leads the series 56-17 against Tabor College. OU has won two straight against Tabor. The Braves have won five straight against the Bluejays at Alumni Park. Ottawa's last loss to Tabor at home was on April 18, 2018, 3-2. OU swept Tabor last season at Alumni Park on April 18, 2025. The Braves took game one in five innings, 9-1, and won game two, 5-4. The first game between the two teams happened on April 10, 1996. OU won the game, 9-1. 


Ottawa Braves Breakdown

Key Numbers:
    .325 AVG | .506 SLG | 225 runs
    83 doubles, 26 triples, 19 HRs

Top Hitters:
    Emma Melvin – .438 AVG, 49 hits, .580 SLG
    Abby Bellamy – .402 AVG, 6 HR, 53 hits, 33 runs
    Brookelynn Becker – .378 AVG, 32 RBI, 39 runs

Run Production Depth: Five players hitting .300+ with 20+ RBI threats across lineup

Pitching Staff:
    Lanie Becker – 12-5, 1.91 ERA
    Cesara Roque – 1.78 ERA, 3 shutouts

Defensive Note: Strong .961 fielding %, solid up-the-middle play

Tabor College Bluejays Breakdown

Key Numbers:
    .322 AVG | .477 SLG | 220 runs | 24 HRs

Top Hitters:
    Reagan Hammons – 8 HR, 37 RBI
    Xeanna Samifua – 8 HR, .727 SLG 
    Kayla Garber – .333 AVG, 30 runs
    Brea Grimsley – .368 AVG, 17 SB (speed threat)

Pitching Staff:
    Jordan Smith – 7-6, 3.70 ERA (primary starter)
    Staff ERA sits at 5.17 — allows more traffic on bases
    Defensive Concern: .939 fielding %, 66 errors on the season