Kita Named MAC Pitcher of the Week

CLEVELAND - - For her play in last Saturday's doubleheader split versus Central Michigan, sophomore righty Brinkley Kita has been named the Mid-American Conference Pitcher of the Week.

The final MAC Pitcher of the Week for the 2025 season, Kita stole the show at the Ball State Softball Stadium, throwing 10 shutout innings and allowing just five hits to help the Cardinals earn a doubleheader split versus Central Michigan.

Entering in relief in the 6-0 loss to open the day, Kita held the Chippewas to just one hit over her 3.0 innings of work. She carried the effort over into the second game, allowing just four hits and earning the complete game shutout in the Cardinals' 3-0 victory. In addition to allowing just five hits on the day, Kita struck out three batters while issuing just four walks.

Kita entered the day having thrown just 30.2 innings this season with a 5.25 ERA. After her 10 innings of shutout softball, she lowered her ERA to 3.96.

Kita and the rest of the Ball State softball team open Mid-American Conference Softball Championship play Wednesday at Noon as the No. 4 seed and will take on fifth-seeded Akron at Firestone Stadium in Akron, Ohio.

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Brinkley Kita

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