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Kinch Named B1G Freshman of the Week
4/20/2021 3:05:00 PM | Softball
University of Minnesota freshman Sara Kinch has been named the Big Ten Freshman of the Week, announced today by the league office. It's Kinch's second Freshman of the Week honor this season and Minnesota's fourth weekly accolade of the year.
Kinch hit .600 last weekend against Nebraska when she went 6-10 with four runs scored. She homered three home runs, hit a double and collected six RBIs. Kinch also had four walks, a .714 on-base percentage and a 1.600 slugging percentage. The starting catcher from Temecula, Calif., also had 20 putouts, had one assist and a perfect fielding percentage. She had a career-high three hits and scored the winning run in April 16 series-opening victory over the Huskers.
Minnesota (22-6) takes on Iowa, April 23-25, at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium. Friday's game is scheduled for 5 p.m., followed by a noon doubleheader start on Saturday. The Gophers and Hawkeyes close out the series Sunday at noon.
Kinch hit .600 last weekend against Nebraska when she went 6-10 with four runs scored. She homered three home runs, hit a double and collected six RBIs. Kinch also had four walks, a .714 on-base percentage and a 1.600 slugging percentage. The starting catcher from Temecula, Calif., also had 20 putouts, had one assist and a perfect fielding percentage. She had a career-high three hits and scored the winning run in April 16 series-opening victory over the Huskers.
Minnesota (22-6) takes on Iowa, April 23-25, at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium. Friday's game is scheduled for 5 p.m., followed by a noon doubleheader start on Saturday. The Gophers and Hawkeyes close out the series Sunday at noon.
Highlights: Gophers 4, Indiana 6
Sunday, March 08
Highlights: Gophers 2, Indiana 0
Friday, March 06
Highlights: Gophers 6, Central Michigan 1
Saturday, February 21
Highlights: Gophers 7, LIU 6
Saturday, February 21