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Tuesday // April 10
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Dustdevil Softball Field in Laredo, TX |
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THE GAMES
For the second time in a week, No. 18 Tarleton Softball will take on Texas A&M International, this time for a doubleheader in Laredo. The TexAnns will play the Dustdevils for a pair of games on Tuesday, April 10 beginning at 12 p.m.
JUST IN CASE
In the event of possible weather changes, follow @tarletonsball and @TarletonSports on Twitter for the most up-to-date information regarding potential game-time changes throughout the weekend.
GAME COVERAGE
There will be live stats available for the games, courtesy of the home team. Links to live stats can be found at the links on the Game Day preview story and Game Day graphics on Tarleton's Facebook and Twitter pages, as well as on the team schedule page at TarletonSports.com. A live video stream will be available courtesy of the home team.
A LOOK AT LAST TIME OUT
Tarleton swept a three-game series against Texas Woman's to run its win streak to six games and overall record to 37-7. The TexAnns are 17-7 in the Lone Star Conference.
TEXANNS IN THE NATIONAL RANKINGS
The TexAnns have moved up two spots in the National Fastpitch Coaches Association to No. 18 in the latest rankings. It's the third straight week for Tarleton in the poll after debuting at No. 25 last week. Tarleton is one of only four 34-win teams in the NFCA rankings. The other three 30-win teams occupy the top three spots – Colorado Mesa (1), North Georgia (2), and Chico State (3).
MILESTONE WATCH:
Nyka Wood
Nyka Wood, who is already the school's all-time leader in RBI, doubles, and games played, is currently closing in on the following school records:
• Hits – Wood is 12 hits shy of passing
Melody Mayse (260) for the all-time hits record
• Total Bases – Wood is 36 total bases shy of passing
Arianna Rodriguez (388) for the most total bases in program history.
MILESTONE WATCH:
Jordan Withrow
Jordan Withrow is currently enjoying a stellar sophomore season and broke the single-season record for strikeout in a season with 199. Withrow is closing in on the another single-season school records:
• Strikeouts – Withrow is 1 strikeout from becoming the first TexAnn in program history with 200 Ks in a season.
• Wins – Withrow is 4 wins away from passing Brooke Saulters (24; 2007) for the most wins by a Tarleton pitcher in a single season.
INSIDE THE SERIES
Tarleton and Texas A&M International have met 25 times since the inaugural meeting in 2008 and the TexAnns hold a 17-8 edge in the all-time series. The TexAnns swept a doubleheader against Texas A&M International last week and outscored the Dustdevils 6-0 in the two games.
UP NEXT FOR TARLETON
Tarleton has a bye weekend from Lone Star Conference play so the TexAnns will host St. Edward's from the Heartland Conference for a doubleheader on Tuesday, April 17 starting at 2 p.m.
