There's no use trying to avoid the subject.
The Western Kentucky softball team has major adjustments to make after the graduation of star pitcher Miranda Kramer.
"Obviously it's a big loss," WKU coach Amy Tudor said. "It's hard to replace an All-American that led the nation in strikeouts."
The Lady Toppers must move forward without Kramer and six other starters from last season, the most successful campaign in program history.
WKU begins anew Friday with two games in Auburn's Tiger Invitational. It'll open against Appalachian State at 3 p.m., followed by a game against No.