Junior Erin McDonald winds up for a pitch during the game against Cowley Community College on Monday.
Wichita State beat Cowley College 21-1 in their final fall exhibition game, ending the season 7-1 on Monday.
The Shockers’ pitchers struck out 14 batters, a fall season high. Junior Erin McDonald recorded seven strikeouts in three innings, freshman Kiersten Nixon pitched three strikeouts and redshirt senior Bailey Lange had four.
Head Coach Krisiti Bredbenner praised the pitchers for their development.
“The people that have been working their hardest are the pitchers,” Bredbenner said. “We are seeing a difference in their abilities right now.