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Shocker Brew 5/10: Heavy Hitter

Shocker Brew 5/10: Heavy Hitter

Today, Shocker softball moves on to the AAC semifinals and baseball gets set for its final series at Eck Stadium

Zach Garrett
May 10, 2024

Good morning! College sports have changed forever, but luckily, Shocker Nation can help out. Check out the Wichita State NIL Store and rep your favorite Shocker student-athletes.

What else are we mixing into today’s Brew?

🥎 Can’t stop, won’t stop
⚾️ Shockers get set for final home series
🌾 And much, much more!

🌾 ONE BIG THING

For the second straight day, senior Addison Barnard hit multiple home runs, including the go-ahead grand slam in the bottom of the fifth to push the Shockers past No. 5 seed Tulsa, 11-9, at Wilkins Stadium. After Thursday's two-home run game against the Golden Hurricane, Barnard is now 6-for-7 at the plate with five home runs, a double and 11 RBI through two games. Chloe Barber threw 6.1 innings, including the final two after re-entering, with her final line including seven hits, six runs, four walks and five punch outs.

The No. 4-seeded Shockers will now face top-seed Florida Atlantic in Friday's semifinals at 2:30 p.m. for a chance at a trip to the finals.

Want to go to the game? We got you covered! Purchase tickets now to see the Shockers take on the Owls for a trip to the AAC championship game.

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Last, But Not Least. Shocker baseball will close out the home portion of the 2024 schedule with a three-game series at Eck Stadium against conference newcomers, Charlotte. Wichita State is coming off a road series win at UTSA, becoming the first AAC team to win a series in San Antonio this season. The two teams have only faced each other once in their history with the Shockers coming out on top during a regular season game in 2002.

🔍️ Check out the scouting report on the Bobcats ahead of the series

🔼 Playoff Ready. Shocker track and field is getting ready for postseason action as the team heads down to San Antonio, Texas for the AAC Championships. The three-day meet will start today at 11 a.m. and feature five Shockers who earned No. 1 seeds in their event, including a trio who were named AAC Athletes of the Week following the final regular season meet of the year.

🔼 Baddie Bombs. Through the first two games of the AAC Championships, Addison Barnard has five home runs and has single-handedly accounted for nearly 50% of runs scored for the Shockers. It’s safe to say that WSU's career home run leader – now at 92 – is on a hot streak that ranks with any in her career.

🗣️ "If you relax, good things are going to happen. I'm going into these games, and I really want to enjoy it and do it for my team. Put a good swing on a good pitch." - Addison Barnard

📚️ Read the full story by Paul Suellentrop

🔼 The Roundhouse Podcast. Shocker hurdler Joseph Holthusen is wrapping up a standout career with the Shockers. On the latest episode of the Roundhouse Podcast, the crew talks about his football roots, the importance of family and Luke Holthusen, his brother and future Shocker. Plus, hear how Holthusen worked through an injury that cost him much of the 2022 season and the generation gap he encounters as a redshirt senior

🎧️ Listen to the Roundhouse Podcast with Joseph Holthusen

🤔 SHOCKER TRIVIA

All-Time Power. Senior Shocker softball’s Addison Barnard is no stranger to the long ball as she extended her Wichita State career home run record to 92 in the first two games of the AAC Championship.

Our question this morning: do you know where Barnard ranks all-time on the NCAA career home runs list?

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

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📆 LOOKING AHEAD

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Friday, May 10

Saturday, May 11

Sunday, May 12

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Fourth!

As a holder of the Wichita State and AAC home run records, Addison Barnard’s 92 home runs put her in a tie for fourth all-time on the NCAA career list.

🌾 Have a great weekend, y’all!