The No. 10 Missouri Baptist University softball team (19-6, 5-1) is preparing to host back-to-back doubleheaders this weekend against MidAmerica Nazarene University and No. 17 Central Methodist University. The Spartans aim to maintain their momentum after an impressive 11-1 stretch in March. They're ranked No. 2 in the Heart of America Athletic Conference and have risen to No. 10 in the NAIA rankings. Key players include pitcher Kaylie Brake, who has a 2.47 ERA, and shortstop Makayla Johnson, boasting a .494 batting average. The games will be streamed live, with stats available on the Missouri Baptist Spartans app.

By the Numbers
  • Missouri Baptist is on an 11-1 run in March.
  • Makayla Johnson has a .494 batting average and 34 runs scored this season.
State of Play
  • The Spartans recently moved up to No. 2 in their conference standings.
  • They face MidAmerica Nazarene, ranked sixth in the Heart conference, and Central Methodist, currently ranked fourth.
What's Next

The Spartans are looking to extend their winning streak and strengthen their standings in the conference with strong performances against ranked opponents this weekend.

Bottom Line

The upcoming doubleheaders present a critical opportunity for Missouri Baptist to solidify their position in both the conference and national rankings as they continue their successful season.