Spring Break
Rams softball hopes old man winter stays retired
Keith Robertson
Issue date: 4/17/09 Section: Sports
Earlier this week the CSU softball team took Northern Colorado into extra innings to win its 19th game of the season. The team just hopes this weekend's games against Mountain West Conference foe New Mexico (11-27, 2-4 MWC) will have a similar outcome and won't be halted by the weather.
Old Man Winter has postponed three games so far this season and with the National Weather Service predicting an 80 percent chance of snow Saturday, the Rams will likely lose one of their games over the weekend to the wintery white.
"It's disappointing when you can't play," said head coach Mary Yori. "If we can't play we'll have to adjust and play a double-header on Sunday."
The Rams (19-20, 2-3 MWC) don't boast a frightening record at home, 2-1. But the Lobos have been atrocious on the road, winning only four out of 20 games away from home this season. New Mexico did beat the Rams three times last season, stealing one in Fort Collins.
"They know they have to score runs, so they always swing the bats hard," Yori said. "New Mexico is a very good hitting team."
New Mexico definitely has the ability to cross home plate. Their best offensive weapon, Samantha Hughes, is batting .381 with seven homers this season. But the Rams pitching is nothing to spit sunflower seeds on.
The Rams have three quality circle cyclones in freshman Kelli Eubanks (7-8), freshman Dani Chaplin (6-5) and senior Kim Klabough (5-1). The three have lacked consistency in the circle at times, but each has proven they can throw well in big games.
"Knowing that we ought to be able to score some runs against this team, sometimes you can afford to give up a couple of runs early. It's a real help to know that you have a couple aces in the hole," Yori said.
Lately the Rams have been like a cave -- warming up the bats. Allison Majam, who hit the game winner Tuesday, went 2-4, with 2 RBIs against the Bears. The team put up a total of ten runs against UNC, and with two players bating over .350 on the season they hope to continue their run at the plate.
Old Man Winter has postponed three games so far this season and with the National Weather Service predicting an 80 percent chance of snow Saturday, the Rams will likely lose one of their games over the weekend to the wintery white.
"It's disappointing when you can't play," said head coach Mary Yori. "If we can't play we'll have to adjust and play a double-header on Sunday."
The Rams (19-20, 2-3 MWC) don't boast a frightening record at home, 2-1. But the Lobos have been atrocious on the road, winning only four out of 20 games away from home this season. New Mexico did beat the Rams three times last season, stealing one in Fort Collins.
"They know they have to score runs, so they always swing the bats hard," Yori said. "New Mexico is a very good hitting team."
New Mexico definitely has the ability to cross home plate. Their best offensive weapon, Samantha Hughes, is batting .381 with seven homers this season. But the Rams pitching is nothing to spit sunflower seeds on.
The Rams have three quality circle cyclones in freshman Kelli Eubanks (7-8), freshman Dani Chaplin (6-5) and senior Kim Klabough (5-1). The three have lacked consistency in the circle at times, but each has proven they can throw well in big games.
"Knowing that we ought to be able to score some runs against this team, sometimes you can afford to give up a couple of runs early. It's a real help to know that you have a couple aces in the hole," Yori said.
Lately the Rams have been like a cave -- warming up the bats. Allison Majam, who hit the game winner Tuesday, went 2-4, with 2 RBIs against the Bears. The team put up a total of ten runs against UNC, and with two players bating over .350 on the season they hope to continue their run at the plate.
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