Softball Visits Murray State Wednesday

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University Softball returns to the diamond Wednesday at Murray State.
 
The Bruins scored 15 runs this past weekend at second-place Missouri State.
 
Belmont currently ranks Top 5 in the Missouri Valley Conference in nine statistical categories, including third in stolen bases and fourth in batting average.
 
Kristen Green and Emily Cockrill have been shining stars this season in the batter's box, combining on 134 total bases and 92 hits to date.
 
Each is hitting .336 on the season.
 
On the mound, Belmont has been led by left-handed starter Maya Johnson.
 
The Ohio native, named Belmont Female Newcomer of the Year at the annual Bruins' Choice Awards Monday, ranks fourth nationally in strikeouts per seven innings.
 
She is the only pitcher in the nation with two 20-strikeout games this season.
 
For Murray State, Hannah James has carried her OVC successes into the MVC.
 
The standout pitcher leads in league in earned-run average and ranks second in opposing batting average.
 
This marks the third and final regular season meeting; Belmont and Murray State played two pitcher's duels previously, with the Racers claiming a pair of extra-inning, one-run decisions.
 
First pitch is scheduled for 3 p.m.