Keep the hands inside the softball. It’s a simple concept that’s been hard for Kelsey McFarland to master.
She’s getting the hang of it and it proved to be a problem for Drake. McFarland led Iowa State with three hits and three RBIs as the Cyclones out-slugged the Bulldogs 15-12 on Tuesday.
“Pick a good pitch and hit it hard,” McFarland said.
It worked against the Bulldogs. She also scored two runs. It’s worked since McFarland, a sophomore arrived.
The outfielder made the Big 12 all-freshman squad last season. She’s followed it up by batting .