The Matchup
The 'Birds hit the road for their first ever CCC Championship and do it on a remarkable hot streak. UBC won it's final nine conference games to snag the sixth seed in the conference play-off.
The CCC Championship is double knockout format, which sees UBC start things off Saturday, May 6th at 11:30am versus the number three seeded Oregon Tech Hustlin' Owls.
All games will be played at Warrior Field in Salem, Oregon, the home of the Corban Warriors who were the league champions in 2017.
Last Action
As stated, UBC caught fire down the stretch of the 2017 season and is coming off a weekend that saw them sweep both Northwest Christian and Carroll over five straight games.
The 'Birds played easily the best ball of their season, outscoring their two opponents 46-4.
Oregon Tech has won seven straight games paced by infielder Tara Moates. Moates is the reigning NAIA Softball Player of the Week after putting up a stat line that resembled a video game last weekend. She went 10-11 with four walks and three home runs. Her season batting average is .538 with a slugging percentage of .849.
By the Numbers
.426 – the batting average of UBC leadoff hitter
Hillary Strelau, who has definitely been the most consistent 'Bird batter in 2017.
5 – the number of RBI T-Bird catcher
Lexie Brenneis needs to break the school record of 45.
Players To Watch
Lindsey Ogilvie – the senior right-hander is riding a 12 inning scoreless streak. She will need to be at her best against the fearsome Oregon Tech line-up.
Montana Turnovitski – four hits and three RBI in the final two games of the regular season, she looks to provide added pop in the middle of the 'Birds line-up.
