Erin Hunt Named MAC Pitcher of the Week

Erin Hunt pitched two complete games, striking out 28 batters in the H.E.B. Classic in San Antonio over the weekend..

Photo by: Kaitlyn R. Layman

2/11/2020 10:37:00 AM | Softball

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Junior Erin Hunt was named Mid-American Conference Pitcher of the Week following her performance at the H.E.B. Classic in San Antonio, Texas this past weekend. Hunt went 2-0 plus a save at the tournament, earning wins over Creighton and Incarnate Word.

In her first appearance of the season, Hunt tied her program-record for strikeouts in a single game, striking out 14 batters against Creighton. Hunt had a perfect game going until the sixth inning when a Blue Jays player reached first on an error. Later that inning Hunt relinquished a bunt single and settled for a one-hitter.

Hunt continued her success in the circle later that day, earning a save against Texas Southern with three strikeouts in the seventh inning to secure a 7-5 win over Texas Southern. The Dansville, Mich. native pitched a complete game against Incarnate Word on day two of the tournament, striking out 11 batters in a 5-1 victory. Hunt finished the weekend with 28 strikeouts and a 0.46 ERA.