Rockhurst’s Sappington went 9.0 innings with a 0.00 ERA this past week, striking out 17 batters and allowing just one run off four hits. He opened the week by holding Washburn scoreless on two hits over 6.0 innings in his second start of the season, while striking out 11 and not allowing a walk. He also pitched three scoreless innings in relief in a win over Saginaw Valley State in St. Petersburg, Fla., on Sunday to post his first save of the season. He registered six strikeouts and two hits in that contest.

In 15 innings pitched this season, Sappington has a 0.00 ERA with 24 strikeouts and only one walk while allowing nine hits.