Racers Host 38th Popeyes Battle of the Border

Wednesday, March 29

Murray, Ky.

4 p.m.

Murray State

Austin Peay

Photo by: Adit Wratsangka - Murray State Athletics

3/28/2023 6:33:00 PM | Softball

Game Notes (PDF)

Murray State softball host Austin Peay in midweek Popeyes Battle of the Border

Date (Time): Wed., Mar. 29 (4 p.m.)
Site (Venue): Murray, Ky. (Racer Field)
Opponents: Austin Peay
TV: ESPN+ (PxP: Todd Hamilton)
Live Stats: GoRacers.com
MUR Record (Streak): 19-12 (Won 4)
APSU Record (Streak): 15-11 (Lost 1)
Overall (Streak): Murray leads 23-14 (Lost 2)
In Murray (Streak): 13-5 (Won 4)
In Clarksville (Streak): 9-8 (Lost 4)
At Neutral Sites (Streak): 1-1 (Lost 1)
Last 5 vs. Austin Peay: 2-3
First Meeting: L 3-9 (4/10/10 at Murray, Ky.)
Last Meeting: L 3-4 (8 Inn.) (4/27/22 at Murray, Ky.)
Biggest MSU Win: 11 Runs (W 15-4, 4/22/12 at Murray, Ky.)
Biggest MSU Loss: 6 Runs twice (L 3-9, 4/10/10 at Murray, Ky. & L 6-12, 4/6/21 at Clarksville, Tenn.)
Amundson vs. Govs.: Amundson leads 18-10
Amundson vs. Stanfill: Stanfill leads 5-6

In A Nutshell
The Murray State softball team hosts Austin Peay for the Popeyes Battle of the Border at 4 p.m.,Wednesday.

Series At A Glance
This will be 38th meeting between the Racers and Govs. The Govs won their last meeting 3-4 in Clarksville, last year.

Scouting The Governors
Austin Peay is 15-11 on the season. They are coming off 2-1 series win over Queens. Kylie Campbell currently leads the Governors with a team-high batting average and RBI with .346 and 12, respectively. Along with Campbell, Gabi Apiag and Kendyl Weinzapfel also has 12 RBIs. From the circle, Jordan Benefiel leads the Govs in ERA and strikeouts with 2.22 and 128.