FHSU Sports Information Department
Fort Hays State softball heads on the road this week for two MIAA doubleheaders. First, the Tigers will head to Joplin, Mo., on Saturday (Mar. 12) to take on Missouri Southern before moving on to Pittsburg, Kan., for a matchup with Pittsburg State on Sunday (Mar. 13).
Missouri Southern has yet to record a win in the MIAA this year with a record of 0-2 and sits at 10-13 overall. The Lions have already surpassed the century mark in runs scored this season and rank third in the MIAA with 104. MSSU ranks second in the conference with 170 hits. Leading the offense for the Lions is Abi Corbett, who is hitting .354 this season with 29 hits, 13 runs, and eight RBI.
Pittsburg State takes on Nebraska-Kearney for two games on Saturday before the doubleheader with the Tigers on Sunday. Heading into the weekend, PSU is sporting an overall record 13-6, and an MIAA record of 2-0. The strength has been pitching and defense this season. Emmie Robertson currently leads the MIAA in wins (9), strikeouts (97), and opponent batting average (.180).
The Tigers are currently 8-9 overall and 2-2 in the MIAA. They have split each of their last three doubleheaders. The Tigers are led by the dual threat of Paxton Duran. This season Duran has produced a batting average of .432, with 16 hits, 2 doubles, a triple, and a homerun to go along with her six wins, 68 strikeouts, and team leading 3.14 ERA. After a slow start to the season at the plate, Erin Elmore has seen success against MIAA opponents so far and leads the team in batting average (.571) in conference games only.