KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Andrea Morales and
Abbey Rogers earned MIAA Pitcher of the Week and Player of the Week honors, respectively, the league announced on Monday.
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A native of El Paso, Texas,
Andrea Morales went 2-0 in the circle this week with wins over Harding and Emporia State. In 12.0 innings, the senior did not allow a run and only allowed three hits with 20 strikeouts, lowering her season ERA to 1.09. In the game against the Hornets, Morales earned her 100th career win and 900th career strikeout, as well as working a perfect game through 5.1 innings with 14 strikeouts. This is her third MIAA Pitcher of the Week honor this season.
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A product of Midwest City, Okla.,
Abbey Rogers led the Hillcats to 3-1 week with wins over Harding and Emporia State. The freshman went 5-for-12 on the week for an average of .471 with nine RBI and three home runs. Against Harding, Rogers drove in four RBI which included a three-run blast. Against the Hornets, she recorded five RBI with two, two-run homers.
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The Hillcats will be back in action on Friday, April 29 as they begin the final homestand of the regular season against Fort Hays State. First pitch for the doubleheader is set for 3 p.m.
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