Ottawa vs. Bethany — Quick Hits / Match Notes

Game Comparison
    Record: Ottawa (28-15, 16-6 KCAC) vs. Bethany (16-23, 10-12 KCAC)

    Offensive Production: Ottawa holds a clear advantage, hitting .320 with 238 runs compared to Bethany's .270 average and 168 runs

    Power & Extra Base Hits: Ottawa ranks among the top teams in extra-base hits (138) and triples (28), while Bethany has 14 HR and 81 extra-base hits
    Pitching: Ottawa owns a 2.65 ERA, Bethany's 5.35 ERA

Series Information: Ottawa University holds a narrow 39-37 edge in the all-time series against Bethany College and enters the matchup riding a three-game winning streak over the Swedes. The Braves claimed last season's series at Alumni Park with a pair of shutouts, winning 2-0 in game one and 5-0 in game two. The most recent meeting in Lindsborg, Kan., resulted in a split on April 6, 2024. Bethany took game one, 9-6, before Ottawa responded with an 8-0 run-rule victory in five innings in game two. Sweeps in Lindsborg have been rare. The last came on April 21, 2012, when Bethany earned wins of 7-1 and 2-1. Ottawa's last sweep on the Swedes' home field came earlier, on April 21, 2010, with victories of 7-3 and 5-4. The series dates back to April 13, 1996, when Bethany won the inaugural meeting, 15-5.

Ottawa Braves Breakdown
Offense:
    Team batting average of .320 with 371 hits and 209 RBI
    Elite gap-to-gap hitting: 89 doubles (Top 10 nationally) & 28 triples (No. 1 nationally)
    Multiple hitters above .300, led by: Abby Bellamy (.384, 6 HR, 26 RBI) | Brookelynn Becker (.357, 33 RBI) | Cece Mora (.331, 22 RBI)

Pitching:
    Staff ERA of 2.65 with 6 shutouts
     Lanie Becker: 13-7, 2.29 ERA, 122.1 IP

Style of Play:
    Aggressive base running (61 SB)
    Consistent pressure offense with extra-base hits and situational hitting

Bethany Swedes Breakdown
    Offense: Team average of .270 with 145 RBI
    Led by: Ulissa Rivas (.381, 7 HR, 42 RBI)
    Avery Newmiller (.413, 45 hits, .596 SLG)

Pitching: Staff ERA of 5.35, allowing 234 runs
     Dylann Baker (3.74 ERA, 9 wins) is the primary arm

Individual Player Spotlight
     Ottawa – Abby Bellamy | .384 AVG | 56 hits | 6 HR | 26 RBI
Dynamic bat in the middle of the order with both power and speed (9 SB)
Key catalyst in Ottawa's high-scoring offense

    Bethany – Ulissa Rivas | .381 AVG | 7 HR | 42 RBI
Primary run producer and biggest offensive threat for the Swedes