At No. 21 Texas A&M - Commerce Lions
March 13, 2022 at 12 & 2 PM
Commerce, Texas
STATS G1 / G2
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Tale of the Tape:
Falcons
Record: 16-11, 3-3
Streak: L2
Runs Scored: 162
Runs Allowed: 130
Top Hitter: Julia Bumford, .500 BA, 35 H, 6 HR, 7 2B, 3 3B, 32 RBI, .554 OBP
Top Pitcher: Destini Trahan, 61.1 IP, 62 SO, 6-3, 1.71 ERA
 
Lions
Record: 19-5, 5-1
Streak: W5
Runs Scored: 170
Runs Allowed: 75
Top Hitter: Sabrina Anguiano, .423 BA, 22 H, 3 HR, 15 RBI
Top Pitcher: Emily Otto, 72.0 IP, 81 SO, 9-2, 2.33 ERA
 
The Falcons
-          The Falcons are hot, winning eight of their last 11 games.  
-          The Falcons are tied for the LSC lead in doubles with 51 and are second in triples with 14.
-          Julia Bumford is having a terrific season.  Her stat line is currently:
    o   Batting Average: .500, Fourth in LSC
    o   Hits: 33, Tied for Second in LSC
    o   Triples: 3, Tied for Second in LSC
    o   Home Runs: 6, Tied for Fifth in LSC
    o   RBI: 32, Third in LSC
-          Valerie Gonzalez is doing a lot of damage out of the leadoff spot.  She is tied for second in the league hits with Bumford and leads the Falcons with 24 runs scored. 
-          Aracely Araiza leads the LSC in doubles with 11.  She's second on the team with 21 RBI while batting .364.
-          The Falcons have been getting off to a fast start this season, outscoring opponents 22-14 in the first inning.
-          The Falcons look to defeat the Lions for the first time in program history.
 
The Lions

• After dropping their conference opener, the Lions have reeled off five straight wins, including a pair over then No. 4 West Texas A&M.
• They are hitting .329 as a team, the fifth highest mark in the LSC.
• The Lion pitching rotation predominantly features three pitchers, with two posting an ERA under 3.00.

 
The Falcons return home to take on Angelo State on Friday before facing Lubbock Christian on Sunday.  Download the UTPB Athletics App to follow the team all season long.