George Washington University Athletics
Linquist's Historic Hitting Streak Reaches 28 Games
4/11/2019 10:06:00 AM | Softball
Softball standout's current run ranks among top 20 in NCAA history
WASHINGTON - Jessica Linquist wasted no time extending her historic hitting streak last Sunday, sending a double to left to lead off the bottom of the first inning. The junior from New Jersey would later add a solo home run for good measure in GW softball's 12-4 victory over Saint Louis.
With hits in 28 straight games, Linquist has entered impressive company. The streak ranks tied for 17th in NCAA Division I history, per the national record book, and marks the longest recorded run since Missouri's Taylor Gadbois hit in 29 straight in 2014.
Linquist began the streak with a 2-for-3 effort in a win over UNC Greensboro on March 3. She has shown remarkable consistency out of the leadoff spot for the Buff and Blue, hitting .407 (35-for-86) with a .509 on-base percentage, plus 31 runs scored and 23 RBIs in that span.
After having her sophomore season cut short by a knee injury, Linquist has come back better than ever. Playing primarily behind the plate, she has started all 41 games this season, posting a .415/.506/.699 slash line with 20 extra-base hits, 43 runs scored and 35 RBIs as part of an offense that ranks second nationally with a .362 team batting average.
Linquist has also set a GW record by reaching base in 37 consecutive games, a run that dates back to the season's opening weekend.
"Jessica has been the ultimate table setter for our lineup," GW head coach Shane Winkler said. "After missing most of last season due to injury, it's been impressive how strong she has come back. Her production and consistency mean so much to our offense."
During the 28-game hitting streak, Linquist has had seven two-hit games and one hit in the rest. Her most recent close call came last Wednesday in a win over Delaware State when she entered her final at-bat with two outs in the bottom of the sixth hitless and proceeded to rip a single up the middle.
GW (30-11, 6-3 A-10) returns to action this weekend with a three-game Atlantic 10 series at first-place Massachusetts.
With hits in 28 straight games, Linquist has entered impressive company. The streak ranks tied for 17th in NCAA Division I history, per the national record book, and marks the longest recorded run since Missouri's Taylor Gadbois hit in 29 straight in 2014.
Linquist began the streak with a 2-for-3 effort in a win over UNC Greensboro on March 3. She has shown remarkable consistency out of the leadoff spot for the Buff and Blue, hitting .407 (35-for-86) with a .509 on-base percentage, plus 31 runs scored and 23 RBIs in that span.
After having her sophomore season cut short by a knee injury, Linquist has come back better than ever. Playing primarily behind the plate, she has started all 41 games this season, posting a .415/.506/.699 slash line with 20 extra-base hits, 43 runs scored and 35 RBIs as part of an offense that ranks second nationally with a .362 team batting average.
Linquist has also set a GW record by reaching base in 37 consecutive games, a run that dates back to the season's opening weekend.
"Jessica has been the ultimate table setter for our lineup," GW head coach Shane Winkler said. "After missing most of last season due to injury, it's been impressive how strong she has come back. Her production and consistency mean so much to our offense."
During the 28-game hitting streak, Linquist has had seven two-hit games and one hit in the rest. Her most recent close call came last Wednesday in a win over Delaware State when she entered her final at-bat with two outs in the bottom of the sixth hitless and proceeded to rip a single up the middle.
GW (30-11, 6-3 A-10) returns to action this weekend with a three-game Atlantic 10 series at first-place Massachusetts.
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