Posted: Apr 21, 2013
FAYETTE, Mo. - Central Methodist concludes its four-game softball homestand Sunday with a doubleheader against Lindenwood-Belleville (Ill.). First pitch from Cox Field is set for 1 p.m. CT.
Games #35-#36/CENTRAL METHODIST (23-10-1) vs. Lindenwood-Belleville (16-19)
Sunday, April 21 - 1 p.m. CT
Fayette, Mo. - Cox Field
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About Central Methodist:
Central Methodist enters Sunday's non-conference doubleheader with a 23-10-1 overall record. The Eagles, who have won eight straight games, are 9-1 in their last 10 and have won 17 of their last 18.
The team ranks 29th in the NAIA in At Bats per Game (28.000), 31st in Fielding Pct (0.959), 47th in Home Runs per Game (0.688), 48th in Earned Run Average (2.710) and 50th in Opp Batting Average (0.249).
Central Methodist is 6-0 in home games this season.
About Lindenwood-Belleville:
Lindenwood-Belleville enters Sunday's games with a 16-19 overall record.
The Lynx are 6-10 in away games this season.
Dennis One HR Shy of Tying Sullivant
Central Methodist designated player hit her 16th career homer Saturday, moving her into a tie for second with Katie Dove and Joleen Pollard on the school's all-time list and one off Stephanie Sullivant's school mark.
Reinagel Four Behind Johnley
Central Methodist center fielder and leadoff hitter Erika Reinagel ranks second in school history with 142 runs scored and is five away from breaking Kelsey Johnley's record of 146.
Home Field Advantage
Central Methodist is 22-2 at Cox Field in the last two seasons, with one of those losses coming against Lindenwood-Belleville on April 9, 2012. The Eagles have won 12 straight home games dating back to last season's loss against the Lynx.
Central Methodist has lost more than three home games only once since 2008.
Eagles Stellar in the Month of April
As the weather gets warmer and the postseason approaches, Central Methodist finds itself playing its best ball. The Eagles are 13-1 this year and 49-7 in the last three seasons in the month of April.
Utley, Geringer Among NAIA's Best
Central Methodist pitcher Aubrey Utley ranks eighth in Walked Allowed per 9 (0.73) and 23rd in Fewest Walks Allowed (8).
The Eagles' first baseman Lauren Geringer is 43rd in Putouts per Game (6.640).











