STORRS, Conn. – The UConn softball team is set to host the Georgetown Hoyas this weekend for a three-game series at Burrill Family Field. The series is set to begin on Friday, April 25 with a doubleheader beginning at 3:00pm. Game two is scheduled to begin at 7:00pm and will be televised live on FS1. The series finale is scheduled for Sunday, April 27 at 12:00pm. Game one on Friday and Sunday's game will be streamed on FloSports. Get your tickets at UConnTickets.com.
UConn is coming off a series sweep at DePaul last weekend, pushing the Huskies to their longest win streak this season at six straight. The Huskies are currently tied for first place in the BIG EAST standings with a 14-4 conference record this season.
UConn has enjoyed the month of April, posting a 10-2 record, outscoring opponents 119-49. This month as a team, the Huskies hold a .378 batting average with eight players hitting over .300. This season, UConn is hitting .327 as a team, ranking atop the BIG EAST. The Huskies offense ranks in the top 25 nationally in doubles (79), home runs (61), RBI (287), scoring (7.33), and slugging percentage (.557).
UConn's pitching staff has been led by graduate student Payton Kinney this season. Kinney leads the staff with a 2.11 era across 25 appearances in the circle this season, posting a 9-3 record. She is holding opposing hitters to a conference high .198 batting average against her. Her 5.00 hits allowed per seven innings ranks atop the conference and 40th nationally.
Scouting Georgetown (10-27, 1-17 BIG EAST)
The Georgetown Hoyas have lost four of their last five games coming into the weekend. The Hoyas are coached by Karla Ross in her first season. Last season, UConn swept the Hoyas in Washington D.C. and have won six of the last seven meetings. The Huskies lead the all-time series 11-8.
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