The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Wednesday, April 13
Mary Bowers Field
5:00PM
UAB
vs
Georgia Tech
Photo by: Mario Terrana
UAB Hosts Georgia Tech for Midweek Matchup
4/12/2022 4:21:00 PM | Softball
BIRMINGHAM- UAB softball is set to host ACC foe Georgia Tech this Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. UAB came out on top 9-3 in the last meeting vs. the Yellow Jackets, which was played in February of 2020.
UAB LATELY
The Blazers (21-15, 9-3) are coming off a 1-2 series versus Western Kentucky and will be looking to get a quality midweek win versus Georgia Tech. Faith Hegh leads UAB with a .336 batting average, and 38 total hits. Sierra Frazier and Lilly Crowe are tied for the team lead in homeruns (4). Frazier also has 33 RBIs on the year. Jolie Readeaux leads the Blazers with 197 putouts. Sarah Cespedes (9-3) is the Blazer's go-to pitcher, with a .245 opposing batting average, and 53 strikeouts. Tyler Armistead paces UAB with 25 runs scored, and five stolen bases.
SCOUTING THE YELLOW JACKETS
Georgia Tech (27-12, 8-10) secured a 2-1 series win versus Boston College this past weekend. Sandra Beth Pritchett leads the Yellow Jackets with a .500 batting average and .700 slugging percentage, Emma Kauf leads the ACC in doubles (15) and Tricia Awald leads the ACC in walks (42). 11 Yellow Jackets currently hold a perfect fielding percentage. Blake Neleman (11-6) is Georgia Tech's top pitcher, she has 149 strikeouts, and a 2.32 ERA.
WEEKEND INFORMATION
The game will be broadcasted on ESPN+
Wednesday's game is Dollar Dog Night at Mary Bowers Field, fans can receive hot dogs for $1 while supplies last.
Softball season tickets are available by purchasing the 2021-22 Gold Card for $65 here. The 2021-22 Gold Card will get you access to all home events for Women's Soccer, Men's Soccer, Volleyball, Women's Basketball, Softball, and Baseball (Regions Field & Young Memorial). This card is not valid for Conference USA or NCAA Championship events.
UAB Softball single-game tickets are also on sale and can be purchased by clicking here or calling the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1.
For more information on the UAB softball team, follow @UAB_SB on Twitter and Instagram.
UAB LATELY
The Blazers (21-15, 9-3) are coming off a 1-2 series versus Western Kentucky and will be looking to get a quality midweek win versus Georgia Tech. Faith Hegh leads UAB with a .336 batting average, and 38 total hits. Sierra Frazier and Lilly Crowe are tied for the team lead in homeruns (4). Frazier also has 33 RBIs on the year. Jolie Readeaux leads the Blazers with 197 putouts. Sarah Cespedes (9-3) is the Blazer's go-to pitcher, with a .245 opposing batting average, and 53 strikeouts. Tyler Armistead paces UAB with 25 runs scored, and five stolen bases.
SCOUTING THE YELLOW JACKETS
Georgia Tech (27-12, 8-10) secured a 2-1 series win versus Boston College this past weekend. Sandra Beth Pritchett leads the Yellow Jackets with a .500 batting average and .700 slugging percentage, Emma Kauf leads the ACC in doubles (15) and Tricia Awald leads the ACC in walks (42). 11 Yellow Jackets currently hold a perfect fielding percentage. Blake Neleman (11-6) is Georgia Tech's top pitcher, she has 149 strikeouts, and a 2.32 ERA.
WEEKEND INFORMATION
The game will be broadcasted on ESPN+
Wednesday's game is Dollar Dog Night at Mary Bowers Field, fans can receive hot dogs for $1 while supplies last.
Softball season tickets are available by purchasing the 2021-22 Gold Card for $65 here. The 2021-22 Gold Card will get you access to all home events for Women's Soccer, Men's Soccer, Volleyball, Women's Basketball, Softball, and Baseball (Regions Field & Young Memorial). This card is not valid for Conference USA or NCAA Championship events.
UAB Softball single-game tickets are also on sale and can be purchased by clicking here or calling the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1.
For more information on the UAB softball team, follow @UAB_SB on Twitter and Instagram.
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