The Basics
The Drake softball team will be hosting its last three-game set of the regular season in Des Moines from May 3-5. The Bulldogs will celebrate their 2024 senior class as they seek a strong finish before shifting to postseason play next weekend.
 
Bulldogs by the numbers
Drake Offensive Leaders
Emma Dighton I .961 ops, .343 avg, 48 hits, 5 home runs, 22 RBI
Destiny Lewis I 1.089 ops, .337 avg, 33 hits, 8 home runs, 29 RBI
MaKayla Rice I .850 ops, .331 avg, 41 hits, 1 home run, 13 RBI
Frankie Rita I .716 ops, .305 avg, 25 hits, 2 2B, 6 RBI
 
Drake Pitching Leaders
Molly Hoekstra I 1.42 whip, 3.03 ERA, 12-5 record, 106.1 IP, 72 SO
Jayme Scheck I 1.67 whip, 5.28 ERA, 3-7 record, 62.1 IP, 35 SO
 
Scouting Belmont
Belmont is coming off a three-game set against Bradley in Nashville, Tenn., where the Bruins went 2-1 with a nine-inning win in the series finale. The Bruins come into this final series with a 29-17 record and a 11-7 record away from home.
 
Belmont Offensive Leaders
Nicole Hughes I .976 ops, .349 avg, 51hits, 5 home runs, 29 RBI
Baie Ensio I .763 ops, .311 avg, 38 hits, 3 2B, 11 RBI
Emma Barnes I .867 ops, .308 avg, 33 hits, 13 home runs, 44 RBI
 
Belmont Pitching Leaders
Maya Johnson I 1.08 whip, 1.51 ERA, 15-5 record, 129.2 IP, 192 SO
Emma Summers I 1.05 whip, 2.48 ERA, 8-7 record, 93.1 IP, 64 SO
 
Up Next
The Bulldogs regular season will be complete after this series with the MVC Tournament scheduled to commence May 8-11 in Normal, Ill.