Yanez Named NFCA Pitcher of the Week

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Oregon junior pitcher Brooke Yanez earned NFCA National Pitcher of the Week honors Tuesday following an incredible debut weekend as a Duck at the Puerto Vallarta College Challenge.

In her three appearances over the weekend, Yanez went 3-0 and posted a 0.50 ERA while striking out 25 and walking just two over 14 innings pitched. Her 25 strikeouts are 12th nationally while her 12.5 strikeout-to-walk ratio is ranked eighth in the country.

After picking up the win in relief in the opener, Yanez got the start in the circle in game two against BYU and fanned 17 while walking none in a complete-game victory. Her 17 punch-outs are tied for the second-most in a game in school history,…