Emma Strood, a senior pitcher for Texas State, has been named Sun Belt Pitcher of the Week for the second time this season. In her recent appearances, Strood achieved two wins and a save, throwing 17.0 scoreless innings with a 0.00 ERA. She completed two games with shutouts against UTSA and Troy, striking out 20 while allowing only nine hits and not giving up any extra-base hits. This award marks the fifth time a Texas State pitcher has received this honor in 2023, highlighting the team's dominance in pitching within the conference.

By the Numbers
  • 17.0 innings pitched without allowing a run (0.00 ERA).
  • 20 strikeouts and only 2 walks in her three outings.
State of Play
  • Texas State holds the best overall team ERA in the Sun Belt at 2.52.
  • Emma Strood and teammate Maddy Azua have the top two ERAs in the conference, sitting at 2.02 and 2.00, respectively.
What's Next

The Bobcats will face #2 Texas Tech on April 15 and will subsequently host Southern Miss for a three-game series starting April 17. All upcoming games will be streamed on ESPN+.

Bottom Line

Strood's performance solidifies Texas State's position as a powerhouse in pitching within the Sun Belt, greatly enhancing their competitive edge as the season progresses.