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Romero Claims National Strikeout Stat Crown
6/22/2018 3:53:00 PM | Softball
Syracuse sophomore Alexa Romero earned a statistical national title, topping all Division I pitchers in strikeouts per seven innings in 2018.
In 33 appearances on the hill for the Orange, Romero averaged 10.9 strikeouts per seven innings. She struck out 264 batters in 169.2 innings for the Orange. Romero posted a 17-12 record and a 1.73 earned-run average. She made 25 starts and had 14 complete-games for Syracuse.The opposition managed just a .141 batting average against her.
Romero received numerous accolades. She was named All-Atlantic Coast Conference Second Team, All-ECAC Second Team and First-Team National Fastpitch Coaches Association Mid-Atlantic Region honors.
Romero threw Syracuse softball's second-ever perfect game, and its first since 2000, in an 8-0, five-inning victory against Sacramento State on Feb. 17 in the Mary Nutter Classic. She also tossed a pair of no-hitters against Virginia Tech (March 9) and Virginia (March 16) to become the first pitcher in program history to throw three no-hitters in a single season.
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A three-time ACC Pitcher of the Week, in addition to being named the Fastpitch News NCAA Div. I Co-Player of the Week and the College Sports Madness ACC Player of the Week, Romero set a career-high with 16 strikeouts in a victory over NC State. She recorded double-digit strikeout totals 12 times and struck out 10 or more in four of her last five mound starts.
Coach Mike Bosch guided the Orange to a 30-20 overall record and a 9-12 mark in conference play. Syracuse earned a spot in the ACC Tournament, but were eliminated in a 2-1 loss to Louisville.
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In 33 appearances on the hill for the Orange, Romero averaged 10.9 strikeouts per seven innings. She struck out 264 batters in 169.2 innings for the Orange. Romero posted a 17-12 record and a 1.73 earned-run average. She made 25 starts and had 14 complete-games for Syracuse.The opposition managed just a .141 batting average against her.
Romero received numerous accolades. She was named All-Atlantic Coast Conference Second Team, All-ECAC Second Team and First-Team National Fastpitch Coaches Association Mid-Atlantic Region honors.
Romero threw Syracuse softball's second-ever perfect game, and its first since 2000, in an 8-0, five-inning victory against Sacramento State on Feb. 17 in the Mary Nutter Classic. She also tossed a pair of no-hitters against Virginia Tech (March 9) and Virginia (March 16) to become the first pitcher in program history to throw three no-hitters in a single season.
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A three-time ACC Pitcher of the Week, in addition to being named the Fastpitch News NCAA Div. I Co-Player of the Week and the College Sports Madness ACC Player of the Week, Romero set a career-high with 16 strikeouts in a victory over NC State. She recorded double-digit strikeout totals 12 times and struck out 10 or more in four of her last five mound starts.
Coach Mike Bosch guided the Orange to a 30-20 overall record and a 9-12 mark in conference play. Syracuse earned a spot in the ACC Tournament, but were eliminated in a 2-1 loss to Louisville.
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For all of the latest information on Syracuse softball, follow us on Facebook (Syracuse Orange & Syracuse Softball), Twitter (@Cuse & @CuseSB), and Instagram (@cusepics & @cusesb).
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