I'm glad that our current problem is having too many good hitters and not enough spots in the hitting lineup for all of them!
Even Lauren Burke saw limited play this series in Puerto Vallarta.
I think Elish has to be in the hitting lineup more often than not, especially in games against the tough teams; rest her against the less-talented teams,and then sub her out when she is DP'ing once we get big leads.
The trio of Ellsworth, Iakopo, and Sullivan seem somewhat interchangeable; but, based on the first couple of weekends, Iakopo is set at third base. Colleen Sullivan has earned her playing time offensively; so, she either needs to play catcher or first base. That leaves Ellsworth somewhat on the outside looking in.
Seems like Courtney Day could continue to work her way into more at-bats, one way or another. Glad she has the ability to play SS for us, but not sure if at the level good enough to unseat Slack.
I haven't bother to look at the updated individual hitting statistics, but I'm sure they'll dictate who gets more playing opportunities this coming week.
I'd say that those I want in the hitting lineup (as much as possible) include: Elish, Sullivan, Iakopo, Jefferson, and Rhodes. Pretty sure Hathaway is entrenched as the lead-off hitter. So, that only leaves 3 spots in the hitting lineup.
I read the other day that Jefferson has never hit a homerun in her collegiate career; is that accurate?
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