Games 39, 40
vs Washburn (28-15 (5-9))
4/11 | 1 PM | Wichita, KS
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4/11 | 3 PM | Wichita, KS
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Last Time Out
In their last match up, the Jets faced non-conference opponent East Central. The mid-week double-header would go in favor of the Tigers. In game one, the Jets were out-hit 12-3, with three errors proving costly. The Tigers would score first, with a solo home run in the top of the second. In the bottom of the fifth, the Jets had bases loaded but could not push a run across the plate. The Tigers would take the game 8-0.
In game two, both teams' pitching staffs were dominant, with the Tigers giving up four hits and the Jets allowing six hits. East Central would score the first two runs of the game, hitting solo home runs in the top of the second and the top of the third. Newman would bring the score even in the bottom of the sixth off a two RBI triple by Kaila Kaahu. The Tigers would regain the lead in the top of the seventh, hitting their third solo home run of the game, and then hold off the Jets in the bottom half of the inning to take the game 3-2.
Scouting the Jets
AJ Borja leads the team, with a batting average of .320, adding 31 hits, including eight doubles and a home run. Borja has scored 16 runs and has 12 RBI's, 16 walks, and five stolen bases on the season. Malie Noda adds to their offense with a batting average of .319, recording 37 hits, a slugging average of .549, with nine doubles and three home runs. On the base paths, Lauren McNaught leads the team with eight stolen bases. Kinyon DeCorte leads the Jets from the circle with an ERA of 5.77 across 47.1 innings of work, leading the Jets with 18 strikeouts.
Behind Enemy Lines
Washburn is coming off sweeps over Nebraska-Kearney and Fort Hays State. Makenzie Sais leads the Ichabods' offense with a batting average of .430, recording 61 hits, including four doubles. Taylor Brees has recorded a batting average of .382, scoring 32 runs, and has 27 RBI's. Dalaney Anderson has a team high of eight home runs. In the circle, the Griffons are led by Sadie Walker, with an ERA of 2.18 and 117 strikeouts across 141.1 innings of work.
The Series
The Jets have a 2-16 record against the Ichabods. Their last match-up going to the Ichabods 0-7 in April of 2025 in Topeka, KS. Newman's last win over WU was in Magnolia, Arkansas, on 2/5/17, winning 12-10.
Next Up
The Jets will head on the road to face conference opponents Fort Hayes State for a Friday, April 17th, double-header, before facing Nebraska-Kearney on Saturday, April 18th.
