Kira Baker Earns Third Heart Pitcher of the Week, Kiser Second Player of the Week

For the third time in this early 2023 season, No. 10 ranked Baker University freshman pitcher Kira Baker has been selected the Heart Pitcher of the Week, while Katelyn Kiser of Central Methodist earned her second Heart Player of the Week of the 2023 season, announced on Monday.

Kira Baker went 3-0 last week, with an impressive two no-hitters against McPherson (Kan.) and Briar Cliffa (Iowa).

For the week, the Eudora, Kansas native struck out 42 batters and allowed no runs in 21 innings in the circle.

Kiser and the No. 20 ranked Eagles, went 4-0 last week with two wins over Faulkner (Ala.) and two against Westminster College.

For the week, the senior hit, .818 with an on-base percentage of .846. The Kansas City, Mo., product knocked in five RBI's and had nine hits on the week.