Leary Named MAC East Pitcher of the Week

3/10/2004 12:00:00 AM | Softball

KENT, Ohio ---Kent State University softball player Kate Leary (Pickerington, Ohio/Pickerington) has been named the first Mid-American Conference (MAC) East Division Pitcher of the Week for the 2004 season Tuesday (Feb. 24). This is Learys eighth weekly pitching accolade of her career.

Leary went 2-0 with a combined shutout at the UNC Triangle Classic Feb. 13-14. During a 2-0 win over Mercer University, she allowed only two hits and two walks in six innings, while striking out seven batters. In the 10-5 victory over North Carolina State University, Leary gave up two earned runs on two hits and three walks and struck out three in four innings. She posted a 1.40 earned-run average for the tournament.

On the season, she currently ranks second in the league in wins (2), third in opponent batting average (.143) and ninth in strikeouts (9).

The Kent State University softball team (2-1) will participate in the First Pitch Classic Feb. 27-29 in Charlotte, N.C.

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Five Kent State softball players celebrate together on the infield dirt, exchanging high-fives after a play. The players are wearing gold Kent State jerseys with white pinstripe pants and navy socks. Visible jersey numbers include 24 and 6. A fielding glove is visible on one player's hand. A sunny, tree-lined outfield fence is visible in the background with an opposing player in light blue visible in the distance. The Ohio Flash, Kent State Golden Flashes, and Under Armour logos appear in the bottom right corner.

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Kent State softball Senior Day celebration on the field at Devine Diamond. Three seniors are honored alongside their families. From left, the family of the late Cara Neumann holds a framed light blue number 17 jersey and bouquet of flowers in her memory. In the center, senior Kasey Markusic stands with her family, holding a framed gold number 26 jersey and bouquet of flowers. On the right, senior Brynn Libler stands with her family, holding a framed gold number 3 jersey and bouquet of flowers. A fluffy gray and white dog stands in the center of the group. The dugout and stadium seating with fans are visible in the background. The Ohio Flash, Kent State Golden Flashes, and Under Armour logos appear in the bottom right corner."

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