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Mississippi College vs. Auburn Montgomery Super Regionals Showdown

MONTGOMERY, Ala. --- Mississippi College is embarking on their first-ever visit to the super regionals against Auburn University Montgomery.

Series History: AUM has maintained a winning record against MC, winning three out of the last four meetings and holding a 15-4 all-time advantage. In their recent clash during the GSC Conference Championship game, AUM secured a 9-3 victory.

By the Numbers: MC is conceding an average of 5.4 runs per game while only managing to score an average of two runs per game on the road at AUM. 

Season Stats:

  • Pitching: MC ranks 58th with a 2.76 ERA, while AUM sits in the top 100 with a 3.27 ERA. MC has conceded 144 earned runs with 349 strikeouts over 365.1 innings, whereas AUM has allowed 167 earned runs with 274 strikeouts over 357.1 innings.

  • Fielding: MC occupies the 133rd spot with a .959 fielding percentage and 56 errors, while AUM boasts the 37th best fielding percentage at .969 with 41 errors.

  • Hitting: MC flaunts a .338 batting average with 66 home runs, 82 doubles, and a .419 on-base percentage, averaging 7.26 runs per game. AUM showcases a top 10 batting average of .347 with 71 home runs, 75 doubles, and a .422 on-base percentage, scoring an average of 7.75 runs per game.

Key Players for both teams

  • Jordan LaFosse has been a standout performer with 72 hits, boasting an impressive .411 batting average, along with 20 doubles, 14 home runs, and 61 RBIs. With a .478 on-base percentage and .777 slugging, LaFosse is a force to be reckoned with.

  • Kamryn Eaton adds to the offensive prowess with 53 hits and a .398 batting average, including 10 doubles, 12 home runs, and 44 RBIs. With a .506 on-base percentage and .759 slugging, Eaton contributes significantly to MC's offensive firepower.

  • Shelby Samples maintains a solid .383 batting average with 67 hits, featuring 13 doubles, 3 home runs, and 41 RBIs. Samples' .439 on-base percentage and .554 slugging make her a key contributor to MC's offensive strategy.

  • McCall Lee brings power to the plate with 66 hits and a .384 batting average, including 7 doubles, 16 home runs, and 42 RBIs. Lee's .458 on-base percentage and .715 slugging provide additional strength to MC's lineup.

  • Emily Rigney contributes consistently with 57 hits and a .343 batting average, along with 6 doubles, 3 home runs, and 29 RBIs. Rigney's .425 on-base percentage and .482 slugging make her a valuable asset to MC's offensive efforts.

  • Ashley Lightcap, Jenny Griggers, and Jordan Moore round out the lineup, each bringing their own strengths and contributions to the team's offensive performance.

On the pitching front, Mississippi College relies on a strong rotation led by:

  • Camryn Bailey, with an impressive record of 26-4 and a 2.49 ERA. Bailey has pitched 177.1 innings, allowing 141 hits while striking out 204 batters.

  • Madison Jenkins, boasting a perfect 5-0 record and a 2.92 ERA. Jenkins has pitched 60 innings, allowing 56 hits and striking out 53 batters.

  • Brookelyn Cannon, with a record of 15-3 and a 3.05 ERA. Cannon has pitched 114.2 innings, allowing 108 hits while striking out 88 batters.

For Auburn University Montgomery, standout players include:

  • Chloe Baynes, who leads the team with 90 hits and a remarkable .457 batting average. Baynes also contributes 3 doubles, 21 RBIs, and maintains a .511 on-base percentage and .492 slugging.

  • Kat Fallen, with 63 hits and a .373 batting average. Fallen boasts 18 doubles, 13 home runs, and 73 RBIs, with a .427 on-base percentage and .710 slugging.

Pitching-wise, AUM relies on:

  • Alanna Goble, with a record of 15-3 and an impressive 2.19 ERA. Goble has pitched 140.2 innings, allowing 110 hits while striking out 138 batters.

  • Brinkley Yevak, who adds depth to the pitching staff with a record of 9-2 and a 2.81 ERA. Yevak has pitched 69.2 innings, allowing 70 hits while striking out 29 batters.

Here are the details for each game in the series:

Game 1 - May 14th, 12 pm:

Game 2 - May 15th, 12 pm:

Game 3 (if necessary) - May 15th, 2:30 pm:

Watch: Watch Game 3 Live
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Players Mentioned

Jordan LaFosse

#6 Jordan LaFosse

IF
5' 5"
Sophomore
R/R
McCall Lee

#7 McCall Lee

C
5' 7"
Freshman
R/R
Camryn  Bailey

#22 Camryn Bailey

P/INF
5' 3"
Sophomore
Kamryn Eaton

#11 Kamryn Eaton

UTL
5' 6"
Junior
Ashley Lightcap

#24 Ashley Lightcap

OF
5' 5"
Senior
Jordan Moore

#8 Jordan Moore

INF
5' 4"
Senior
Emily  Rigney

#5 Emily Rigney

OF
5' 8"
Senior
Shelby Samples

#13 Shelby Samples

OF
5' 5"
Sophomore
Brookelyn Cannon

#7 Brookelyn Cannon

P
5' 4"
Junior
Madison Jenkins

#21 Madison Jenkins

P
5' 10"
Junior
Jenny Griggers

#23 Jenny Griggers

INF
5' 10"
Graduate Student

Players Mentioned

Jordan LaFosse

#6 Jordan LaFosse

5' 5"
Sophomore
R/R
IF
McCall Lee

#7 McCall Lee

5' 7"
Freshman
R/R
C
Camryn  Bailey

#22 Camryn Bailey

5' 3"
Sophomore
P/INF
Kamryn Eaton

#11 Kamryn Eaton

5' 6"
Junior
UTL
Ashley Lightcap

#24 Ashley Lightcap

5' 5"
Senior
OF
Jordan Moore

#8 Jordan Moore

5' 4"
Senior
INF
Emily  Rigney

#5 Emily Rigney

5' 8"
Senior
OF
Shelby Samples

#13 Shelby Samples

5' 5"
Sophomore
OF
Brookelyn Cannon

#7 Brookelyn Cannon

5' 4"
Junior
P
Madison Jenkins

#21 Madison Jenkins

5' 10"
Junior
P
Jenny Griggers

#23 Jenny Griggers

5' 10"
Graduate Student
INF