UAB Softball is gearing up for a crucial three-game series against UTSA as they look to close the gap in the American Conference standings. Trailing UTSA by two games, a sweep is necessary for UAB to improve their ranking amid the tight competition. The series begins Friday at 5:30 p.m. and features special promotions like Bark in the Park on Saturday. UAB is fresh off a disappointing series against Tulsa, where they lost two of three games. Key players for UAB include Ashlyn Shirah, who has been on a hitting streak since taking the lead-off spot.

By the Numbers
  • UAB trails UTSA by 2 games in the American standings.
  • Ashlyn Shirah has a batting average of .485 in her last 10 games, with 16 hits and 2 homers.
State of Play
  • UAB lost a series to Tulsa 1-2, with significant individual performances.
  • UTSA boasts four hitters above .300, with Brookelynn Meador leading in homers (8) and slugging percentage (.576).
What's Next

If UAB secures a sweep against UTSA, their standings position could be considerably improved, impacting their postseason prospects. The Blazers also face #2/#3 Alabama shortly after the UTSA series, making this stretch pivotal.

Bottom Line

UAB must capitalize on their home-field advantage against UTSA to revitalize their season and stay competitive in the conference, especially with tougher matchups looming on the horizon.