WEEK 5: at Pacific (3/8), Fresno State Classic (3/9-3/12)
WEDNESDAY: at Pacific, 6 p.m.
THURSDAY: vs. New Mexico State 3:30 p.m. / 6:00 p.m.
FRIDAY: vs. Maine 7 p.m.
SATURDAY: vs. Utah Tech 6:30 p.m.
SUNDAY: vs. UCSB 2:30 p.m.
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BULLDOG BONES:
Fresno State is 7-10 this season, and 4-3 at home.
The Bulldogs have lost their last five games.
Fresno State owns an overall batting average of .260.
Three Bulldogs are batting above .300 in Keahilele Mattson (.383), Jamie Hicks (.323) and Emma Martinez (.318)
The bullpen owns an average ERA of 4.36.
Taylor Gilmore leads the pitching staff with a 2.83 ERA and a 2-2 record.
LAST WEEKEND'S HIGHLIGHT
Freshman Kennedy Bunker has a big weekend for the Bulldogs at the 2023 Judi Garman Classic. Bunker recorded a .455 average (5-for-11) with one extra-base hit and an RBI.
The Simi Valley, Calif. native started all five games at catcher for Fresno State.
FRESHMEN ENTER THE CHAT
The Bulldogs have had multiple freshmen in their starting lineup this season.
Kennedy Bunker has started all 17 games at catcher this season. Emma Martinez has earned her spot at second base, starting 15 games so far this season. Jamie Hicks has chalked 12 starts this season, primarily at first base for the Bulldogs. She has also seen time as the designated player. Hicks owns a .323 batting average this season.
Recently, Alyssa Rebolledo has chalked six starts in the outfield while making 14 total appearances.
WHERE THEY RANK
Keahilele Mattson ranks within the Top 10 in the Mountain West in five categories. Mattson leads the MW in on base + slugging percentage (OPS) with a 1.230 average. She comes in at No. 3 in slugging percentage, No. 3 in walks, No. 4 in on base percentage, No. 8 in batting average.
Alesia Denby is also on the MW leader board in three categories. She ranks No. 2 in slugging percentage, No. 2 in home runs and No. 5 in RBIs.
SCOUTING THIS WEEK'S OPPONENTS
Pacific
Pacific is 4-12 this season.
The Tigers have lost two of their last three matchups.
Pacific is coming off a 3-1 win over Niagara.
Pacific has been outscored 78-33 this season.
Two Tigers are batting above .300.
The bullpen owns an average ERA of 3.97.
Amiyah Aponte leads the bullpen with a 1.15 ERA, and a 1-2 record.
New Mexico State
New Mexico State is 10-7 this season.
The Aggies have won three of their last four games.
Five Aggies are batting above .300.
The bullpen owns an average ERA of 6.11.
Maine
Maine is 4-10 this season.
Maine has lost four consecutive games.
Two Black Bears are batting over .300.
The bullpen owns an average ERA of 6.84.
Utah Tech
Utah Tech is 13-6 this season.
Utah Tech has won its last three games.
The Trailblazers are outscoring opponents 111-69.
Four Trailblazers are batting above .300.
The bullpen owns an average ERA of 3.14.
Sauren Garton leads the bullpen with a 2.26 ERA.
UCSB
UCSB is 10-7 this season.
UCSB has won two of its last three games.
Six Gauchos are batting above .300.
The bullpen is averaging a 3.27 ERA.