The BG softball team wants to focus on coming out stronger in the first game of the series against Detroit Mercy on Wednesday.
“Our focus is game one,” head coach Shannon Salsburg said. “We need to play a stronger game one and find a way to get the first win.”
Salsburg’s sentiments have maintained consistency throughout the season. The Falcons are often successful when being aggressive at the plate, but now they are looking to translate that to include the games themselves.
The Falcons have repeatedly lost the first game of a series which has caused them to play catch-up for the duration of the series.
Upon returning from their 1-3 result this past weekend, the Falcons will take on the Titans at Meserve Field at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
With no travel time this week, the Falcons were able to receive a day off yesterday. However, with BG playing at home, they will look to build upon their 3-1 record playing on Meserve Field this season.
“We need to come out and show for our fans,” coach Shannon Salsburg said. “It’s our field, we need to dominate.”
Salsburg and the Falcons will look to do so against the 4-30 Detroit Titans. While no game is easy, Detroit has lost nine of their last 10 games including the last four. As well, Bowling Green supports an all-time record of 36-8 in games against the Titans.
Detroit only features one player hitting above .300 and no pitcher carrying an ERA less than 9.32, however, these numbers are not important to the Falcons as they look to maintain their aggressive approach on the field.
“We need to come out aggressive in all facets,” Salsburg said. “We need to attack the zone and push runs across the plate.”
Not only looking to be aggressive at the plate, BG will look to jump on Detroit early in the doubleheader.
The Falcons will look to come out strong and get a lead early and finish the day with a couple victories.
The softball team recognizes the importance of these two games. With just 14 games left on the schedule, including the two on Wednesday against Detroit, the Falcons will look to take the rest of the season one game at a time and go into the Mid-American Conference tournament playing well.
“Our destiny is in our own hands,” Salsburg said. “We need to worry about us and play our game.”
