GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Green Bay softball team will take their four-game win streak and hit the road to begin a 10-game, 12-day road trip that begins on April 1 and ends on April 12 against St. Thomas. The first series of the trip will take place April 1-2 at Detroit Mercy.
 
Friday's game will be aired on ESPN+, but Saturday's doubleheader will not be. Fans can follow the action all weekend long with live stats HERE.
 
SERIES INFORMATION
Games 25-29
Who: Green Bay (11-13, 4-2 HL) vs. Detroit Mercy (0-22, 0-9 HL)
When: April 1 – April 2, 2022
First Pitch: April 1: 2 p.m. | April 2: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Where: Buysse Ballpark, Detroit, Mich.
Watch: ESPN+ (Game 1)
Live Stats: Detroit Mercy
 
LAST TIME OUT
Green Bay was scheduled to play a doubleheader against St. Thomas on Tuesday, but the games were postponed due to inclement weather. The Phoenix last played against Purdue Fort Wayne on March 25, when GB completed a three-game sweep with a 10-5 win over the Mastodons. GB's offense has been on a tear recently, scoring six or more runs in each of the team's last four games, which have all been wins. The floodgates opened up in the 10-5 win on March 25, when GB exploded for six runs in the 2^nd inning, opening up an 8-0 lead on PFW. Randi McKay notched a 2-RBI single, Sam Saloun lifted a three-run home run over the left-center field wall, and Jadin Justman ran all 240 feet around the bases after doubling and advancing home on a throwing error.
 
SERIES HISTORY
The Phoenix own a 23-11 record against Detroit Mercy all-time. Despite that, the Titans have kept things close recently, recording five wins in the last 10 games against GB, and winning four of the last six. Green Bay has not played in Detroit since April 13, 2018, when they split a doubleheader. All-time, GB is 11-5 on the road against Detroit Mercy.
 
SCOUTING REPORT
Detroit Mercy has had a tough start to their 2022 season, currently owning an 0-22 overall record and a 0-9 Horizon League record. The Titans have been busy recently, playing six games in the last seven days. Detroit is led at the plate by Taylor Gauthier, who leads the team in batting average, on-base percentage, and hits. The senior is slashing .275/.351/.314 and is a tough out at the plate, walking six times compared to just four strikeouts. Liz Murphy leads the pitching staff, starting in 14 of the Titans' 22 games and pitching more innings than all other Titans combined. In 76.1 innings of work, Murphy sports a 7.70 ERA.
 
TOP OF THE LINEUP PRODUCTION
The whole offense was rolling last weekend against Purdue Fort Wayne, but the first five hitters in the Phoenix lineup were on another level. In 42 at-bats, Green Bay's top of the lineup produced 24 hits (.571 BA), three doubles, two home runs, and 17 RBI. Sam Saloun was the hottest of the GB hitters, going 7-for-9 with a home run, five RBI, and four runs scored. In the three-game set, she slashed .778/.778/1.111.
 
WALK THIS WAY
Green Bay is second in the Horizon League with 71 bases on balls recorded. Only Robert Morris (89) is in front. The Phoenix has taken advantage of that and 12 hit-by-pitches to steal 37 bases on 42 attempts. GB is one of just two teams (besides Robert Morris) to attempt 40 or more stolen bases. The Phoenix has also driven in the third-most RBI this season (89), which sits only behind RMU (110) and Youngstown State (113).
 
PRESEASON #HLSB POLL
The Horizon League released the 2022 preseason poll on Feb. 10. Green Bay was picked to finish fifth.
 
2022 #HLSB Preseason Poll
Pl.       Team – Pts. (First-place votes)
1.         Oakland – 82 (2)
2.         Youngstown State – 81 (5)
3.         UIC – 74 (2)
4.         RMU – 62
5.         Green Bay – 49
6.         Northern Kentucky – 39
7.         IUPUI – 32
8.         Detroit Mercy – 29
9.         Cleveland State – 25
10.       Purdue Fort Wayne – 22
 
FOLLOW THE PHOENIX
Fans are encouraged to follow Phoenix softball all season long. Select games will air live on ESPN+ and in the ESPN app. Each stream will be archived in the ESPN app after its conclusion. Fans can also follow the action in real-time with live stats. Be sure to check greenbayphoenix.com for additional information.
 
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