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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. The Virginia softball team (7-22, 2-4 ACC) looks to end its nine-game losing skid against George Mason (7-17, 1-2 CAA) Wednesday in a doubleheader at The Park. The first game is scheduled for 4 p.m., with the second game following 20 minutes after game one ends. Virginia is 1-10 at home since opening against James Madison on March 12.
The Cavaliers are hitting over .300 at the plate, led by second-year Kelly Haller’s .389. Haller belted her second home run against Radford in a doubleheader Monday at home and her 28 hits rank second on the squad. Fourth-year Lindsey Preuss is hitting a solid .333 and leads Virginia with 30 hits. Third-year Carly Winger has a .333 average and her 16 runs also lead the squad.
In the circle, Karla Wilburn leads Virginia with four wins and 22 strikeouts in 20 appearances this season. Wilburn missed UVa’s games Monday but is expected to be back in the lineup Wednesday.
Ashli Breau leads the Patriots at the plate with a .373 average and ties for the team lead with teammate Kristin Dickel at 19 hits apiece. Breau also leads the squad with 19 RBI. Dickel, meanwhile, is batting .311 with four doubles.
George Mason has used six different pitchers this season. Becky Anderson has seen most of the action with 15 appearances and a 6-6 overall record. Anderson’s 1.17 ERA also is tops for the Patriots, as is her 41 strikeouts.
Live stats of both games will be available online at VirginiaSports.com.