Hofstra is led by junior designated player and star pitcher Olivia Galati (5-5). She is batting .361 with 4 home runs, 11 doubles, and has 37 RBIs on the year. Junior outfielder Rachel Senatore (5-8) is batting .359 with 22 RBIs and leads the team with 10 steals on the season. Junior utility player Becca Bigler (5-7) is batting .325 with 11 home runs and has 33 RBIs on the year (huge power threat in their batting order). Junior outfielder Tessa Ziemba (5-5) is batting .321 with 11 home runs and has 44 RBIs on the season. Senior utility player Krista Thorn (5-9) is batting .305 with 8 home runs and has 36 RBIs on the season. Hofrsta has a ton of power in their batting order that can surprise the USF pitching staff. This will be a fun match-up to watch.
The Hofstra pitching staff is led by Olivia Gatali who is 33-5 on the season (just a .91 ERA) while working 253.2 innings, allowing 143 hits, 24 walks, and has struck out 363 batters (yeah, had to double check that number as well). Senior RHP Erin Wade (5-5) is 8-8 on the year (2.80 ERA) with 100 innings worked, allowing 125 hits, 27 walks, and has struck out 70 batters. Gatali has insane numbers posing a huge threat to the USF batters. The Bulls have been clutch in the postseason and will need to continue the key hitting against a tough pitching staff.
This is a huge series for the Bulls. It is only the second time in program history they have made it to the super regional (first time hosting) and are expecting a record crowd (around 1500 for the game on Friday night). The team needs to maintain their focus, feed off the energy of the crowd and come out swinging.
This is a huge series for the Bulls. It is only the second time in program history they have made it to the super regional (first time hosting) and are expecting a record crowd (around 1500 for the game on Friday night). The team needs to maintain their focus, feed off the energy of the crowd and come out swinging.
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