The Coach Roges Show

#217: Kenny Gajewski, Head Coach, Oklahoma State University.  In this episode of Cowgirls Softball, Coach Gajewski and Coach Roges recap games against Oklahoma and Texas Tech.  OSU went 0-4 this past week falling to Oklahoma (2-10) and then getting swept by Texas Tech (7-9, 18-19 and 7-8).Tiffany Mikkelson hit two home runs to break the school's career record in a 19-18 loss to Texas Tech at Rocky Johnson Field on Saturday. Lynch now has the second-longest streak in program history, second only to Shanel Scott. Scott produced a 17-game hit streak in 2005. Up Next: Oklahoma State stays on the road when it travels to Tulsa for a mid-week game. First pitch is set for 5 p.m. on April 6.  OSU will then return home to continue Big XII play against Iowa State Friday-Sunday at 7, 2 and Noon respectively.  Cowgirls Twitter, Cowgirls Facebook, Coach Gajewski Twitter, TCRS Twitter, TCRS Facebook.

#216:  Jen McIntyre, Head Coach, UConn, visits TCRS.  Coach McIntyre will preview the upcoming series against the University of Central Florida.  The 2016 campaign is McIntyre's second with UConn.  After a mostly mild out of conference tournament schedule which slated games against LSU, South Carolina and Michigan State, the Huskies are ready to battle for the American Athletic Conference Regular Season Championship. Last week AAC play opened for UConn going (1-2) against Memphis on the road.  In order for UConn to be competitive in the AAC, Kayla Doty (JR-Pitcher) out of Ghent, N.Y. is going to have to do a majority of the throwing and emerge as the leader of this staff.  Huskies Twitter, Huskies Facebook, Coach McIntyre Twitter, TCRS Twitter, TCRS Facebook

#215: Kenny Gajewski, Head Coach, Oklahoma State University.  In this episode of Cowgirls Softball, Coach Gajewski and Coach Roges recap games against Wichita State University and Ole Miss.  OSU defeated Wichita State (8-2) in wich Kacey Freeze's ability to change speeds shined in her complete game not allowing a Shocker hit in the final three innings. Shippy, Lynch & Mikkelson combined for six RBI going eight-for-11.  OSU handed Ole Miss two losses (9-6) & (8-6).  G1 was a power hitting showcase as Shippy, Mikkelson, Montogmery and Taylor all hit homers.  G2 was more of a technical game with Shippy, Lynch, Mikkelson, Montgomery and Hughes all getting stolen bases.  Streaks:  Lynch 12 game hitting (Lynch is now batting .412 on the season with 15 RBIs.).  Shippy reached base in 25 straight games.  Previews: Oklahoma and Texas Tech.  Cowgirls Twitter, Cowgirls Facebook, Coach Gajewski Twitter, TCRS Twitter, TCRS Facebook.

#214: Kenny Gajewski, Head Coach, Oklahoma State University.  In this episode of Cowgirls Softball, Coach Gajewski and Coach Roges recap Missouri State and a three-game series against Houston.  Kacy Freeze (6-4) pitched a complete game and gave up just two hits in her second shutout of the season against Missouri State leading OSU to a (4-0) win. The performance was her fifth complete game of the year.  OSU was able to win the series against Houston after falling in game1 (9-10) OSU would defeat Houston (12-3) and (7-3).  During the Houston series, Shippy reached base for a team-high 22 consecutive games, Freshman Taylor Lynch continued her hitting streak, which now stands at nine games. She has also reached base 17 consecutive games and Freeze picked up her seventh win.  Previews: Wichita State & a (DH) against Ole Miss.  Cowgirls Twitter, Cowgirls Facebook, Coach Gajewski Twitter, TCRS Twitter, TCRS Facebook.

#213: Kenny Gajewski, Head Coach, Oklahoma State University.  In this episode of Cowgirls Softball, Coach Gajewski and Coach Roges recap Wichita State University during which Randee O'Donnell's second-inning grand slam lifted OSU to a 4-3 victory.  They also recap the Mizuno Classic: G1 vs Miami: Following the first inning, Freeze retired nine of the next 11 batters allowing only one run while posting six K's in 6.2 IP.  Lynch (2-for-3, 2 RBI, HR) led the way with her third multi-hit performance in her last five games, G2 vs Cleveland State: Mikkelson's fifth homer of the season, leaving her only four shy of the all-time home run record in program history, G3 vs Miami: Lynch (3-for-4), & Shippy (2-for-3).  Previews: Missouri State and Houston.  Cowgirls Twitter, Cowgirls Facebook, Coach Gajewski Twitter, TCRS Twitter, TCRS Facebook.

#212: Tyra Perry, Head Coach, University of Illinois.  Perry, who is in her first year as head coach of the Fighting Illini currently has the team sitting at (12-7) on the season and has quality wins against Florida State, North Carolina and Tulsa.  Illinois next game will be March 15th at 2PM and will be a (DH) against IUPUI as well as the home opener at Eichelberger Field.  Tyra Perry was hired as the University of Illinois' second-ever head coach in June, 2015. She spent the previous 15 seasons as a NCAA Division I softball head coach, totaling 409 career victories as the head coach at Ball State, Western Kentucky, and Birmingham Southern. Illini Twitter, Coach Perry Twitter, Illini Facebook, Illini IG, TCRS Twitter, TCRS Facebook.

#211: Kenny Gajewski, Head Coach, Oklahoma State University.  In this episode of Cowgirls Softball, Coach Gajewski and Coach Roges recap games against Arkansas and Dartmouth.  OSU defeated Arkansas (10-7) and saw Lynch lead the way with a 2-for-3 performance at the plate, while Taylor and O'Donnell both contributed multi-RBI efforts.  OSU would split with Dartmouth winning (8-0) then falling (2-5).  In game Freeze allowed one base-hit to the Big Green in a complete game shutout. The Splendora, Texas, native needed only 57 pitches to navigate through the Dartmouth attack. They also look ahead to Wichita State (3/9 at 6:30) and the Mizuno Classic featuring Miami University and Cleveland State visiting Cowgirl Stadium (3/11-13).  March 11th at 5:30 OSU will face Miami and on March 12th Cleveland State and Miami at 2:30 and 5:00 respectively before closing the Mizuno Classic on the 13th at Noon against Cleveland State.  Cowgirls Twitter, Cowgirls Facebook, Coach Gajewski Twitter, TCRS Twitter, TCRS Facebook.

#210: Cheri Kempf, Commissioner of National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) calls to discuss all aspects of the league.  2015 saw the Chicago Bandits capture the Cowles Cup.  The 2016 NPF College Draft Presented by Bownet, will be held in Nashville at 7pm CT/8pm ET on April 14 and will air on CBS Sports Networks.  The NPF 2016 schedule begins May 31st and concludes on August 14th. The 2016 Opening Day match-up will feature the PA Rebellion hosting the Akron Racers on May 31st.   This season, the NPF will hold the championship series at the University of Alabama (August 19-23).  Kempf Twitter, Club K, Club K Facebook, NPF Twitter, NPF Facebook, NPF IG, TCRS Twitter, TCRS Facebook

#209: Kenny Gajewski, Head Coach, Oklahoma State University.  In this episode of Cowgirls Softball, Coach Gajewski and Coach Roges take a look back at the Mary Nutter Classic where the Cowgirls faced San Diego State, Washington, Oregon, Cal State Fullerton and Michigan.  The highlight of the weekend was a 8-4 win over the Washington Huskies.  Against the Huskies, Lynch (2-for-4, 2 RBIs) and Mikkelson (2-for-4, HR, 3 RBIs) both shined.  On the night, the Cowgirls went 3-for-9 at the plate and produced six runs in two-out situations.  After entering the game, Freeze was responsible for closing out the final 2.1 innings. The senior didn't disappoint, as she would register three strikeouts and keep the Washington offense hitless for the remainder of the contest.  OSU will be on the road this week against Akransas on March 2nd and then at Cowgirl Stadium on March 4th for a (DH) against Dartmouth.  Cowgirls Twitter, Cowgirls Facebook, Coach Gajewski Twitter, TCRS Twitter, TCRS Facebook.

#208: Kristen Butler, Head Coach, University of Toledo.  Starting this Friday, Toledo will play in the JMU Dukes Invitational and will face Robert Morris, Saint Joseph's (2x), host James Madison University and Binghamton.  Coach Butler is in her second season at the helm in Toledo.  UT recorded higher batting averages, sligging percentages, home runs, stolen bases and other power numbers that landed her team in the Toledo record books.  The 2015 squad ranks second all-time in runs (231), RBIs (197) and stolen bases (105), third all-time in home runs (25) and fourth all-time in slugging percentage (.377). Butler came to Toledo after spending two seasons as an assistant coach at Charleston Southern, focusing primarily on pitching and catching duties. In 2014, Charleston Southern went to NCAA Regionals, and won the Big South Tournament. One of her pitchers, Cheyenne Gandara was named the MVP of the tournament. She joined the CSU coaching staff in September of 2012 after previously coaching at Mississippi Valley State and the University of Florida.Rockets Twitter, Rockets Facebook, TCRS Twitter, TCRS Facebook.