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Shocker Brew 3/29: Back Outside

Shocker Brew 3/29: Back Outside

Today, Shocker baseball stands tough and earns a close win and men’s tennis snaps their streak

Zach Garrett
March 29, 2024

Good morning! Baseball is all the way back. The MLB season is making its return, so here’s to more Bohmer Bombs from former Shocker and Philadelphia Phillies third baseman, Alec Bohm.

What else are we mixing into today’s Brew?

⚾️ Shockers stand tough and earn a close win
🎾 Men’s tennis snaps their streak
🌾 And much, much more!

🌾 ONE BIG THING

After posting four runs in to lead off the game, Shocker baseball held on for the win, 7-5, against Rice. With the game tied at 5-5 in the seventh, the Shockers loaded the bases with two outs, and Jordan Rogers beat out a throw on an infield single to score the eventual game-winning runs. Three Wichita State relievers combined for five scoreless innings as Nate Adler earned his fifth save of the season.

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Late Game Spoilers. Shocker softball dropped the first game of the series, 4-3, against Charlotte despite the late comeback attempt. Addison Barnard boosted the offense, going 2-for-4 with a home run, and Lainee Brown added two singles and an RBI. Wichita State will meet again with Charlotte for game two of the series today at 5 p.m.

🔼 Meet Us Outside, How ‘Bout That? Wichita State track and field is officially back outdoors with the team holding its first meet of the outdoor season, the Shocker Spring Invitational. The first meet of the outdoor season begins today with hammer and javelin throws and long-distance running, followed by the rest of the running and field events on Saturday.

📚️ See the complete schedule for the weekend

🔼 Breaking The Streak. Wichita State men's tennis ended their losing streak with a 4-1 win over UT-Arlington while in the Lone Star State. The Shockers snatched the doubles point thanks to a win on court one from Richey King and Misha Kvantaliani. In singles play, Alejandro Jacome, Marcelo Sepulveda and Vanja Hodzic earned wins to secure the 4-1 win over the Mavericks. The Shockers return home for a match against the ranked Tulsa Golden Hurricane on April 1 at noon.

🤔 SHOCKER TRIVIA

Best At The Plate. On a leaderboard stacked against all NCAA divisions, Shocker softball’s CC Wong ranks among the best in wRC+ (runs created + adjustments to account for important external factors).

Our question today: where do you think Wong ranks among all hitters in NCAA softball?

Think you got it? Scroll down to see if you know your stuff!

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📆 LOOKING AHEAD

*All times Central

Friday, March 29

Saturday, March 30

Sunday, March 31

🎾 Women’s Tennis vs. Memphis @ 10:00am in Memphis, TN

🌾 Click here to see the full Wichita State Athletics Calendar

📆 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Seventh!

With a wRC+ of 270, CC Wong ranks 7th among all hitters in all of NCAA softball.

A wRC+ of 100 is league average and 150 would be 50% above the league average. Wong’s 270 makes her 170% above the NCAA average!

🌾 Have a great weekend, y’all!