Games 47, 48, 49, 50
 
at No. 12 MSSU (39-7 (14-4)) 

4/24 | 3 PM | Joplin, MO
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4/24 | 5 PM | Joplin, MO
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at No. 2 Pitt State (43-2 (17-1)) 

4/25 | 12 PM | Pittsburg, KS
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4/25 | 2 PM | Pittsburg, KS
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Last Time Out  
Newman faced Fort Hays State in a tightly contested doubleheader, splitting the series with a dramatic extra-innings win in game one before falling in a high-scoring game two. In game one, the Jets earned a 7-6 victory in nine innings after a back-and-forth battle that featured 13 team hits and multiple lead changes. AJ Borja sparked the offense with a two-run single in the first inning and later added a two-run home run in the third. The game remained tied late until Audry Rumsey delivered a clutch RBI single in the ninth, scoring Malie Noda to secure the win. In game two, Newman came up just short in a 10-8 loss despite a strong offensive effort and a late rally. The Jets jumped ahead early behind Hannah Nordby's RBI doubles and continued to trade runs with the Tigers. However, a seven-run fourth inning by Fort Hays State proved decisive. Newman responded with a four-run seventh inning, highlighted by Noda's three-RBI double, but was unable to complete the comeback.

Newman then split a home doubleheader against Nebraska Kearney, winning game one 11-7 before falling 2-0 in game two. In game one, the Jets powered their way to victory with a fast start, scoring four runs in the opening inning. Audry Rumsey led the offense with two home runs and multiple RBIs, while AJ Borja and Lani Dryden also contributed key extra-base hits. Newman held off several UNK rallies to secure the win behind a steady offensive performance. In game two, the Jets struggled to generate offense against strong pitching, leaving runners on base in several innings. Nebraska Kearney took the lead with a solo home run and added insurance later in the game, while Newman was held scoreless in the 2-0 defeat.

Newman then traveled to Alva, Oklahoma, where they split a doubleheader with Northwestern Oklahoma State, falling 8-3 in game one before bouncing back with a 5-4 win in game two. In game one, the Jets fell behind after NWOSU scored late, despite a three-run fifth inning sparked by RBI hits from Audry Rumsey and Laci Dryden. The Rangers added insurance runs to pull away late. In game two, Newman built an early lead behind Lauren McNaught's two-run single and extended it in the fifth inning with timely hitting and aggressive baserunning. Despite a late four-run rally from NWOSU, the Jets held on for the 5-4 victory to close out the series.




Scouting the Jets  
AJ Borja leads the Jets offense, hitting .364 with three home runs and 19 RBI's. Malie Noda follows closely behind, holding a .307 batting average while tying Borja with three home runs and 21 RBIs. As of late Audry Rumsey has provided a spark to the offense, hitting .339 and a team high four home runs. Lauren McNaught provides a threat on the basepaths, going 8-8 on stolen base attempts while hitting .301. In the circle, Kinyon DeCorte and Katelyn Westover anchor the Jets pitching staff. DeCorte has thrown 65.1 innings with a 5.79 ERA with Westover flaunting a 5.93 ERA in a team high 74.1 innings.
 
Behind Enemy Lines  
Missouri Southern enters the weekend ranked 12th nationally, with a 39-7 record. The Lions offense is led by Bailey Dillon, who is hitting .423 with three home runs and 22 RBIs.  Katie Gray provides the power for the Lions, slugging a team high 14 home runs to go along with her .379 batting average and team high 43 RBIs. In the circle the Lions feature two pitchers with ERAs below two. Kiki Pickens holds a 1.87 ERA over 112.1 innings, striking out 131 batters. Emily Davis follows right behind with a 1.88 ERA in a team high 126.1 innings. 

The Gorillas enter the matchup ranked as the nation's second-best team, having won their last nine games. Heather Arnett leads the Gorillas, hitting .559, the second-best average in Division II. Arnett also holds the record for the longest hit streak, extending it to 45 games last weekend. Kadyn Trochim, Alleyna Rushing, and Lexi Davis all hold batting averages above .400, while Sailor Hall has hit a team-high 10 home runs. In the circle, Emma Crabb leads the way with a 1.76 ERA in 91.2 innings, recording 81 strikeouts. Ava Laurent adds depth to the Gorillas' pitching staff, holding a 2.59 ERA in 56.2 innings of work.


 The Series  
-The Jets and Lions have met 12 times, with the Lions taking 10 games. The Jets last win came in April of 2024.
-The Gorillas lead the series over the Jets 28-6, with Pitt State taking the last four meetings between the teams.
 
Next Up 
The Jets will close out the regular season in Edmond against Central Oklahoma next week.