SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – After a two and a half week layoff the University of the Incarnate Word softball team hits the field again on Wednesday at 4 p.m. in a doubleheader against St. Edward's.

The Cardinals (9-4) are on a four game winning streak, but may have to shake off some rust due to their long break.  The Cardinals are led by senior pitcher Briana Sanchez (San Antonio/Marshall HS) who is 5-0 with a 0.97 earned run average this year.  At the plate, Monica Acuna (San Antonio/Holmes HS) has been the team's most dangerous hitter with a .444 batting average and 10 runs batted in.  The team has excelled on defense posting a .976 fielding percentage and committing just nine errors on the season.

The Hilltoppers (9-12) are hitting .274 as a team and have a 3.66 ERA.  They have three strong hitters in Faith Roberts, Lauren Brode and Ally Valdez who all have over a .600 slugging percentage.  Sarah Debrow is their top pitcher with a 6-6 record and a 3.32 ERA.

The Cardinals swept a doubleheader from the Hilltoppers in Austin earlier in the season.
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