ST. BONAVENTURE (8-17, 1-5 Atlantic 10) vs. SAINT LOUIS (18-15, 4-2 Atlantic 10)
Friday, April 6 – 12:00 p.m. (DH)
Dayton, Ohio – UD Softball Stadium
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STORYLINE
The St. Bonaventure University softball team returns to the diamond against Atlantic 10 foe Saint Louis in a Friday doubleheader with the first game starting at 12:00 p.m.
SCHEDULE CHANGE
The games Friday have been moved from Saint Louis to Dayton University due to weather. The Bonnies and the Billikens will only play two games instead of three.
LAST TIME OUT
The Bonnies and the Dayton Flyers squared off in a three-game set at Joyce Field in the Bonnies A-10 home opener last Thursday and Friday. Dayton's offense led the way, pushing across 29 runs in the three games played. Alexandra Deal hit .500 in the series with two extra base hits and four runs scored. Deal reached base in 13 out of 18 plate appearances in five games last week.
ABOUT SAINT LOUIS
Saint Louis enters Friday's matchup with a record of 18-15 and 4-2 in the Atlantic 10. Freshman Sadie Wise has led the way for the Billiken's offense batting .396 and belting 12 home runs, both team highs. Wise is one of three Saint Louis position players to start in all 33 games. Maddie Baalman has a record of 12-9 in the circle with a 3.80 ERA.
LEADERS OF THE PACK
Multiple Bonnies rank among the A-10 bests this season. Freshman Grace Perechinsky is tied for first in the Atlantic 10 in doubles with 11. Perechinksy also ranks seventh in the NCAA in doubles per game (.46). Alexandra Deal leads the A-10 and ranks eighth in the NCAA in triples with nine. Deal sits fourth in the NCAA in triples per game (.21). Olivia Golay is fourth in batting average (.388), on-base percentage (.492) and slugging percentage (.673).
UP NEXT
The Bonnies travel to Robert Morris Wednesday, April 11 for a doubleheader. Game one will begin at 3:00 p.m.
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