Softball to Host Long Beach State in Weekend Series

RIVERSIDE, Calif.—The UC Riverside Softball Team (19-13, 2-1) will put its hot streak to the test the weekend as the Highlanders host Long Beach State (14-18, 1-2) in a three-game conference series. UCR has been dominant as of late winning 15 of its last 16 games, including a 2-1 series win over Cal Poly.

PACK THE HOUSE
Highlander fans, please plan to get out to Amy S. Harrison Field early for Sunday's matchup with LBSU, as we expect a packed house!

SERIES SCHEDULE
Game 1 - Saturday, April 5th @ 1PM
Game 2 - Saturday, April 5th @ 3:30PM
Game 3 - Sunday, April 6th @ 1PM

BOLES IN THE CIRCLE
Junior Jacy Boles has already put together a career season this year posting a 10-3 record, a 3.42 ERA and a team high 71 strikeouts, which ranks eighth in the Big West. She has earned just one loss since February and has collected nine wins in her last 11 appearances. Hitters have struggled to get on base against Boles hitting just .244, which ranks seventh in conference.

VETE-RUNS
The Highlanders veterans have set the tone on the base paths so far this year as juniors Danielle Ortega, Emma Ramelot, and senior Brittney Garcia have combined for 71 runs this year. Ramelot leads the way with 26.

WHEELS
The Highlanders have been successful when gambling on the base paths this year stealing 28 bases in just 32 attempts, which is the second most in the Big West. In return they have hosed six runners of their own on the defensive end.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
The Highlanders have already collected five Big West Weekly honors this season:

Haley Marschall - Big West Pitcher of the Week (Feb 21st)
Haylee Kela - Big West Freshman of the Week (Mar 11th)
Jacy Boles - Big West Pitcher of the Week (Mar 11th)
Brittney Garcia - Big West Field Player fo the Week (Mar 18th)
Danielle Ortega - Big West Field Player fo the Week (Mar 25th)

R'HOUSE
The Highlanders have played exceptionally well at Amy S. Harrison Field posting a 15-6 home record.