GREENWOOD – The Lander softball team will play host to Newberry in a non-conference doubleheader at 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. on Saturday at Doug Spears Field.
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Where to Watch: Bearcat Broadcasting Network
Live stats: LanderBearcats.com
First Met: 1982 (14-3 Lander)
Last Met: Mar. 13, 2019 (6-1 Lander)
Lander Record: 11-5
Newberry Record: 10-6
Last Five Against Newberry: 3-2
Next Game For Lander: Mar. 20, 2021 vs. Young Harris (2:00 pm)
STORYLINES
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Lander enters the week with an 11-5 record after sweeping USC Aiken.
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The Bearcats have played 16 home games this season, more than any other team in the Peach Belt Conference.
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Lander tallied 24 hits in the doubleheader against USC Aiken.
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At the plate, the Bearcats have tallied at least three extra-base hits in six of their last seven games.
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The Bearcats ranked fifth nationally in batting average last season (.355), 11th in hits (227), and 15th in stolen bases (57) and stolen bases per game (2.38).
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Lander leads the all-time series against Newberry 79-34-1.
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Lander has won three of its last four meetings with the Wolves.
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Newberry has not swept a doubleheader in Greenwood since 2013.
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Lander split with the Wolves last season, losing 2-0 and winning 6-1.
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Six of Lander's victories this season have come in just five innings.
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Lander tied a season high with five doubles in game two against USC Aiken.
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