ROME- The Hawks will return to Alto Park on Tuesday for a doubleheader against Middle Georgia State before their lengthy road trip ahead. Game one is set to begin at 3:00 PM with game two slated for 5:00 PM. Both games will be streamed on the CC Digital Network.
GAME INFORMATION:
Shorter Hawks (3-3, 0-0 CC) vs. Middle Georgia State Knights (1-3, 0-0 PBC)
Date: Tuesday, February 10, 3:00 PM/ 5:00 PM
Location: Alto Park (Rome, Ga.)
Watch:
CC Digital Network
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NOTES
- The Hawks battled in the Lee Invitational this past weekend, competing against several quality opponents.
- Shorter went 1-3, earning a hard-fought 5-4 win over Illinois-Springfield Saturday afternoon to close out the tournament.
- Lizzy Mitchell and Alex Hollingsworth have been productive for Shorter so far this season, with Mitchell leading the team with 9 hits and Hollingsworth leading with 6 RBI.
- Shorter is looking to find their rhythm in the circle, with Rylee Gattis pitching well against Illinois-Springfield.
SCOUTING THE KNIGHTS
- Middle Georgia enters Tuesday at 1-3 overall, having competed in the Gulf Shores Tournament last time out.
- The Knights were dominant last season, going 40-10 overall while making a deep run in the NAIA National Tournament.
- Jada Akeson has had a good start to the year, leading the team with seven hits and five RBI.
- This is the first year in Division II for the Knights, having a dominant run in the NAIA.
SERIES HISTORY
- This is the first meeting between both sides.
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