The App State softball team is set to host Gardner-Webb at Sywassink/Lloyd Family Stadium in a midweek matchup on April 7. The Mountaineers enter with a 23-13 record, following a challenging series against Sun Belt leader Marshall, marking their first sweep of the season. App State aims for their 13th consecutive midweek win, having not lost a midweek game this season. They also seek to break the program record for runs scored in a single season, needing just seven more runs to surpass 276. The game kicks off at 6 p.m. ET and will be available to watch on ESPN+

By the Numbers
  • App State has a 7-2 record against North Carolina teams this season.
  • They lead the Sun Belt in runs scored this season, with 270 runs, 47 ahead of second place.
  • Makayla McClain set a new program record with 18 home runs in a single season.
  • The Mountaineers have hit 61 home runs this season, ranking second in the Sun Belt.
State of Play
  • App State has won 12 consecutive midweek games.
  • Entering the Gardner-Webb game, they hold the sixth-highest RPI in the Sun Belt.
  • App State averages 6.3 runs per game under head coach Whitney Jones.
  • Three of their top four home-run hitters are newcomers.
What's Next

After facing Gardner-Webb, App State will travel to ULM for another Sun Belt series this coming weekend. This road trip will be their penultimate of the regular season, with all three games scheduled to broadcast on ESPN+.

Bottom Line

App State's continued strong performance in midweek games and their pursuit of historical achievements in runs and home runs illustrate their potent offense and competitive edge as they navigate their season.