Katie Long had a phenomenal week in the circle for the Evangels, finishing with a 2-1 record along with a save. Long notched her first win of the season in a 9-0 victory at Southwestern College, giving up just one hit and one walk, while striking out 10. Despite suffering a loss against Central Methodist University, Long tied the program’s second-most strikeouts in a single game with 12. She also picked up her first save after allowing just one hit and a strikeout in a scoreless seventh inning against McPherson College.
Stats on the week: 1.56 ERA, 19.0 IP, 27 strikeouts
Nominees: Hailey Baker, Trinity International University; Katy Chadwell, Campbellsville University; Tiffany Dodson, Warner University; Katie Long, Mid-America Christian University; Phoebe Popplewell, Ottawa University Arizona