Tuesday, April 23
Chapel Hill, N.C.
5:00 p.m.
East Carolina University
at
North Carolina
Pirates Set To Face North Carolina In Chapel Hill Tuesday
April 22, 2024 | Softball
| Game 49: North Carolina | |
| Date | Time | Apr. 23, 2024 | 5:00 p.m. |
| Coverage | Watch | Live Stats |
| Venue | Anderson Softball Field (Chapel Hill, N.C.) |
| Statistics | East Carolina | North Carolina | The American |
| Game Notes | East Carolina |
| Social Media |  @ecu_softball (Twitter) \\\ Instagram \\\ #WeBelieve |
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Chapel Hill, N.C. – The East Carolina softball team returns to the diamond tomorrow evening as the Pirates will visit in-state opponent North Carolina for a midweek contest at Anderson Softball Field.
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First pitch is scheduled for 5 p.m. and the game will be streamed on ACC Network Extra with Matt Krause on the call.
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The Pirates' offense is led by Emma Jackson, who is batting .414 (2nd in AAC) with 67 hits (1st in AAC/t-5th in NCAA), 23 doubles (1st in AAC/1st in NCAA) and 45 RBI (1st in AAC). Jackson was named the 14th best outfielder in the country by Softball America for the month of April and is only four doubles away from breaking the single-season doubles program record of 26 set by Kate Manuse in 2004.
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Morgan Johnson (.387) adds 44 RBI and 12 home runs while Taylor Woodring (.366/5 HR) and Anna Sawyer (.338/13 doubles) also provide a spark for ECU's bats. Johnson was named to the AAC's Weekly Honor Roll for the second time this season. Taylor Apple leads ECU in the circle with a 2.51 ERA and 95 strikeouts (5th in AAC) to go along with seven complete games while Addy Bullis sports a 2.75 ERA with 50 strikeouts.
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Last Time Out
The Pirates are coming off a series win against South Florida, taking two of three, for the program's first series win against the Bulls since 2018 and snapping an eight-game losing streak to USF. Morgan Johnson recorded two of the Pirates' four home runs in the series to earn a spot on the AAC Weekly Honor Roll while strong performances in the circle from Taylor Apple and Addy Bullis kept South Florida's offense in check. ECU has tallied nine AAC victories this season which is the most for the Pirates since joining the American prior to the 2015 season.
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Scouting the Tar Heels
North Carolina (30-15) is coming off a series win at home over Louisville this past weekend and have won three of their last four games at Anderson Softball Field. The Tar Heels are led at the plate by Alex Coleman's .449 batting average and have three other players who are batting .400 or higher in Destiny Middleton, Abby Settlemyre and Sanaa Thompson. Isabela Emerling leads Carolina in home runs and RBI with 13 and 51 respectively. Nikki Harris leads UNC's pitching staff with a 2.13 ERA and Kenna Raye Dark and Britton Rogers have each won eight games in the circle.
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Series History
North Carolina leads the all-time series with East Carolina 54-36, but the Pirates took last season's meeting, 8-4, and are seeking to win back-to-back contests against the Tar Heels for the first time since the 2003 season.
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Up Next
East Carolina will remain on the road for a three-game series at Memphis beginning Friday at 7 p.m. ET.
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Chapel Hill, N.C. – The East Carolina softball team returns to the diamond tomorrow evening as the Pirates will visit in-state opponent North Carolina for a midweek contest at Anderson Softball Field.
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First pitch is scheduled for 5 p.m. and the game will be streamed on ACC Network Extra with Matt Krause on the call.
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The Pirates' offense is led by Emma Jackson, who is batting .414 (2nd in AAC) with 67 hits (1st in AAC/t-5th in NCAA), 23 doubles (1st in AAC/1st in NCAA) and 45 RBI (1st in AAC). Jackson was named the 14th best outfielder in the country by Softball America for the month of April and is only four doubles away from breaking the single-season doubles program record of 26 set by Kate Manuse in 2004.
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Morgan Johnson (.387) adds 44 RBI and 12 home runs while Taylor Woodring (.366/5 HR) and Anna Sawyer (.338/13 doubles) also provide a spark for ECU's bats. Johnson was named to the AAC's Weekly Honor Roll for the second time this season. Taylor Apple leads ECU in the circle with a 2.51 ERA and 95 strikeouts (5th in AAC) to go along with seven complete games while Addy Bullis sports a 2.75 ERA with 50 strikeouts.
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Last Time Out
The Pirates are coming off a series win against South Florida, taking two of three, for the program's first series win against the Bulls since 2018 and snapping an eight-game losing streak to USF. Morgan Johnson recorded two of the Pirates' four home runs in the series to earn a spot on the AAC Weekly Honor Roll while strong performances in the circle from Taylor Apple and Addy Bullis kept South Florida's offense in check. ECU has tallied nine AAC victories this season which is the most for the Pirates since joining the American prior to the 2015 season.
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Scouting the Tar Heels
North Carolina (30-15) is coming off a series win at home over Louisville this past weekend and have won three of their last four games at Anderson Softball Field. The Tar Heels are led at the plate by Alex Coleman's .449 batting average and have three other players who are batting .400 or higher in Destiny Middleton, Abby Settlemyre and Sanaa Thompson. Isabela Emerling leads Carolina in home runs and RBI with 13 and 51 respectively. Nikki Harris leads UNC's pitching staff with a 2.13 ERA and Kenna Raye Dark and Britton Rogers have each won eight games in the circle.
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Series History
North Carolina leads the all-time series with East Carolina 54-36, but the Pirates took last season's meeting, 8-4, and are seeking to win back-to-back contests against the Tar Heels for the first time since the 2003 season.
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Up Next
East Carolina will remain on the road for a three-game series at Memphis beginning Friday at 7 p.m. ET.
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