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TERRE HAUTE, Ind. -- The Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology softball team travels to Bluffton University on Saturday, April 20 for an HCAC doubleheader at 1 PM and 3 PM.

ROSE-HULMAN GAME NOTES:
» The Fightin' Engineers enter the match up with the Beavers with a record of 18-10 overall and 5-3 in the HCAC. 
» The team comes off an exciting weekend as the team won five of their six games against Blackburn, Anderson, and Manchester.
» Phoebe Worstell had an exceptional weekend setting the new school record with three home runs in a single game in the team's first win against Anderson. 
» Worstell then came in to pitch a six inning shutout against the Ravens in game two to sweep Anderson. 
» Rose-Hulman leads the conference and ranks 48th in the nation with six shutouts this season. 
» Rose-Hulman opens their 22nd consecutive season under head coach Brian Shearer as the Fightin' Engineers look to bounce back from a 7-24 season in 2023 that included a 1-14 record in the HCAC.
» Jessica Newsom leads the Fightin' Engineers with a .385 batting average, 40 hits, 27 runs scored, five home runs, 20 RBIs, a .654 slugging percentage, and .418 on-base percentage.
» Aubrey Smith has also been able to make an impact with 30 hits, 19 runs scored, and 20 RBIs.
» Smith has been the ace in the circle with a team-high 67.1 innings pitched and 52 strikeouts.
» Worstell has also made an impact in the circle with 62.2 innings pitched with 44 strikeouts, a team-high 2.23 ERA, and four shutouts. 
» Rose-Hulman was selected ninth overall in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference preseason poll. The Fightin' Engineers received 20 poll points. Phoebe Worstell, Katelyn Sarvis, Jadyn Winkler, and Smith were named Players to Watch.
» The team currently stands in fourth place in the HCAC standings behind Franklin, Transylvania, and Manchester. 
» The Fightin' Engineers will return to HCAC play on Wednesday, April 24 as they host the Franklin Grizzlies at 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM on Faculty & Staff Appreciation Day.

BLUFFTON NOTES:
» Bluffton enters the weekend with a record of 6-24 overall and 0-8 in the HCAC this season. 
» The Beavers are currently on a 10-game losing streak with their most recent losses coming against Manchester and Transylvania.
» Mia McCartney leads the team at the plate with 29 hits, 22 RBIs, and 18 runs scored this season.
» Kaylee Grant is another standout with a team-high .400 batting average, recording 28 hits, 12 RBIs, and 26 runs scored. 
» Haley Lewis is the team's ace in the circle with 65.2 innings pitched and 21 strikeouts.
» Emily Hope has also been a strong arm for the Beavers with 49.1 innings pitched, a team-high three wins, and 1.89 WHIP. 
» After facing the Fightin' Engineers, Bluffton will travel to face Mount St. Joseph University on Wednesday, April 24 at 3:30 PM and 5:30 PM.

SERIES HISTORY:
» Rose-Hulman trails in the all-time series between both teams with a record of 9-23 against Bluffton. 
» The Beavers have won four straight games against the Fightin' Engineers with scores of 8-7, 6-5, 8-0, and 5-3.
» The last time Rose-Hulman defeated Bluffton was during the 2021 season with a final score of 8-7. 
» Rose-Hulman has an away record of 4-10 when traveling to face the Beavers. 

2024 TEAM HITTING LEADERS (Min. 1.5 AB/Game):
BATTING AVERAGE - Jessica Newsom (.385)
ON-BASE PERCENTAGE - Jessica Newsom (.418)
SLUGGING PERCENTAGE - Jessica Newsom (.654)
HITS - Jessica Newsom (40)
DOUBLES - Jessica Newsom (9)
TRIPLES - Jessica Newsom / Aubrey Smith (2)
HOME RUNS - Jessica Newsom (5)
RUNS - Jessica Newsom (27)
EXTRA BASE HITS - Jessica Newsom (16)
RBI - Jessica Newsom / Aubrey Smith (20)
STOLEN BASES - Jessica Newsom (7)
WALKS - Aubrey Smith (13)
HIT BY PITCHES - Lucille Pyrz / Kennedy Michnewicz / Kayla Schnippel (2)
LONGEST ACTIVE HIT STREAK - Kennedy Michnewicz (8 games)
LONGEST ACTIVE ON-BASE STREAK - Kennedy Michnewicz (14 games)

2024 TEAM PITCHING LEADERS (Min. 0.5 IP/Game)
GAMES - Aubrey Smith (17)
STARTS - Phoebe Worstell (13)
INNINGS - Aubrey Smith (67.1)
WINS - Phoebe Worstell (8)
ERA - Phoebe Worstell (2.23)
WHIP - Kayla Schnippel (1.03)
SAVES - Aubrey Smith (2)
STRIKEOUTS - Aubrey Smith (52)

ROSE-HULMAN SINGLE SEASON RECORDS:
* Jessica Newsom - 4th in school history with 5 home runs, 7th with 68 total bases, 7th with 2 triples, 8th with a 0.654 slugging percentage, 10th with 7 stolen bases, and 15th with 27 runs scored
* Aubrey Smith - 1st in school history with 2 saves, 7th with 2 triples, and 9th with a 2.29 ERA
* Phoebe Worstell - 4th in school history with 4 shutouts, 8th with a 2.23 ERA, 10th with 4 home runs, and 12th with 8 pitching wins

ROSE-HULMAN CAREER RECORDS:
* Kennedy Michnewicz - 1st in school history with 628 putouts, 5th with a 0.982 fielding percentage, and 5th with 24 double plays turned
* Jessica Newsom - 12th with 5 home runs
* Aubrey Smith - 1st in school history with two saves and 12th with one shutout
* Audrey Theuring - 3rd in school history with one save and 12th with one shutout
* Jadyn Winkler - 5th in school history with 15 stolen bases
* Phoebe Worstell (Hitting) - 5th with a 0.514 slugging percentage, 6th with 11 home runs, 14th with 54 RBIs, and 15th with a 0.370 on-base percentage
* Phoebe Worstell (Pitching) - 4th in school history with 174 strikeouts, 5th with 5 shutouts, 6th with 53 pitching appearances, 6th with 16 pitching wins, 8th with 225.1 innings pitched, 9th with a 4.63 ERA, 9th with 20 complete games, and 13th with 136 fielding assists

HCAC STANDINGS:
1. Franklin (19-5, 8-0 HCAC)
2. Transylvania (18-7, 7-1 HCAC)
3. Manchester (13-10, 4-2 HCAC)
4. Rose-Hulman (18-10, 5-3 HCAC)
T5. Earlham (10-16, 5-5 HCAC)
T5. Defiance (9-18, 4-4 HCAC)
7. Mount St. Joseph (11-13, 3-5 HCAC)
8. Hanover (7-21, 2-6 HCAC)
9. Bluffton (6-21, 0-5 HCAC)
10. Anderson (2-16, 0-6 HCAC)