West's 3-run homer, Rogers' pitching help Tennessee top Alabama 10-5 in "It's just a lot of hard work paying off," Rogers said of her comeback. All rights reserved. Her 28 goals with the Under 22 team rank second all time to only Meghan Agosta. On October 21, 2007, Riggs set a game-high record of five goals. Just scouting them, kind of watching a lot of the other games where people had been able to kind of hold the number in check as far as runs scored, I felt like Karlyn presented a pretty good option to start with, Weekly said. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. And then after she did it to him, he was like I am not doing that anymore. She worked to improve so she could set new standards. Ex-Raiders ace Ruggs speeding at 156mph before deadly crash - France 24 5 seed Alabama 10-5 on Thursday in the opening game of the Women's College World Series. 6 Oklahoma 3-1 behind a strong outing from Volunteer ace Ashley Rogers. Wednesday she put herself into early talk of Pitcher of the Year consideration check out the big game she produced, The following info courtesy of Tennessee Sports Information. Ashley Rogers, a graduate student in biomechanics, just so happens to be one of the best pitchers in Tennessee softball history. A pitching injury exposed lack of depth. Based out of Oxford, Alabama, the Vipers are led by head coach Gerry Glasco. Also, Virginia Techs Keely Rochard is among the nations leaders in victories with a 5-1 mark; same for Payton Gottshall of Bowling Green who leads the D1 division in strikeouts. She impressed the most this season I wouldnt even say on the field because she I got a little glimpse into her mental after the Arkansas series, said Andrew. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - As Lady Vols' ace pitcher Ashley Rogers rounds out her final year on Rocky Top, she is doing so with her brother Andrew by her side. At the time his vehicle's airbags were activated, his car was traveling at over 120mph. SophomoreKiki Milloy(1-for-3) led off the third with a no-doubter to double the score quickly and give UT some insurance and then Davis came home off the bat of junior catcherAlly Shipman(1-for-3) in the bottom of the fifth to round out scoring. "All of the pitchers were pretty new, and I was just there to help them through everything. "Henry Ruggs made a choice to drive while under the influence and be twice over the legal limit.". Now, she's already getting tired of sitting on the sidelines and is 'ready to go out there and compete again' for Oxford's Smash It Sports Vipers. Despite her recovery throughout the latter part of the season, Rogers had one of the best seasons for a pitcher in NCAA softball history. How Tennessee elevated softball pitching staff led by Ashley Rogers She retired five batters at the plate in 5.0 innings and gave up just two walks. It did teach her a vital lesson, however. Ashley Riggs | Ice Hockey Wiki Anyone who needs a refresher course on Rogers' talents won't have to look much further than this past week's SEC tournament. Rogers, a two-time Gatorade Tennessee State Player of the Year was expected to be the clear-cut ace of an inexperienced UT staff. 6 Oklahoma State at 7 p.m. Riggs is the Purple Eagles all-time single-season record holder for points (51), goals (29), short-handed goals (6), hat tricks (4) and highest plus/minus rating (+29). And whichever started, it seemed reasonable to believe the other would not be far behind, with the pair often working in tandem this year, with one coming in to relieve the other. Blake Burns wound up going deep twice, with the freshman designated hitter delivering solo shots in the fourth and seventh innings. Gene Henley, Chattanooga Times Free Press, Tenn. Leslie Van Houten, follower of cult leader Charles Manson, is one big step closer to freedom, Amish communities are using a surprising new kind of vehicle to travel long distances: Its a lot quicker, An Iowa meteorologist started talking about climate change on newscasts. I didnt plan on anyone going the full game or letting them see anybody too many times. But honestly, I know. Former Las Vegas Raiders receiver Henry Ruggs III was traveling at 156 miles per hour (251 kilometres per hour) shortly before a drink-driving car crash that left a woman dead, a court heard on . Rogers is 13-1 on the year, tossing 133 strikeouts so far. In other words? She struck out the next batter swinging to keep the game scoreless. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, Oklahoma entered Saturday with a record win streak. Audience ratings certified by ACPM/OJD. Being able to bring it back into where were all at the important stuff is there you cant put a price on that and so like I hated that I had to miss it for Miss hurts that last championship for work but so making sure that Im able to be there for the SEC championship hopefully erode Oklahoma City maybe even who knows some wins in Oklahoma City, but just being able to be there is very is very high priority, said Andrew. 2023 Copyright France 24 - All rights reserved. Ashley was tabbed the starter for the Lady Vols game against Indiana in game three of the Knoxville Regional. The senior ace would have preferred to pitch injury-free throughout her career with the Lady Vols softball program. She was named the Softball America Pitcher of the Year after leading the Bruins with a 0.85 era, a 13-1 record and 149 strikeouts in 90 innings. Based out of Oxford, Alabama, the Vipers are led by head coach Gerry Glasco. It was really exciting moving very fast. In the season, she set new highs for assists against conference opponents (11) and points against conference opponents (18). Just a huge opportunity. A loaded handgun was also found in his car. Ashley Riggs (born March 25, 1985)[1] is an ice hockey player for the Burlington Barracudas. Dan Fleser: Ashley Rogers Finally Runs Out Of Steam And Lady Vols Why Ashley Rogers, Payton Gottshall didn't pitch for Tennessee softball The 5-foot-10 senior topped Tennessee's previous record stint of 11 innings that had been shared by Ellen Renfroe (three times), Monica Abbott and current Lady Volunteers pitching coach Megan Rhodes Smith. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Senior pitcher Ashley Rogers opened the 2022 Lady Vol Challenge spinning her first career perfect game, retiring 15 consecutive ECU batters to record the 13th individual and 15th overall perfect game in program history. Prosecutors requested a $1 million bail for Ruggs but judge Joe Bonaventure later set bail at $150,000. Her 12 assists and 2 game winning goals ranked second on the Purple Eagles. It was smooth, not too many hiccups. Another from the SEC were rooting for is Tennessees Ashley Rogers who, as we noted in a Throwback Thursday article earlier this month, is back and looking as strong as ever after not pitching since 2019. Round mark. She spoke up in the circle and said we just need to have like dont forget to have fun with the game. College Spotlight: Tennessee All-SEC Pitcher Ashley Rogers Back in the Prior to playing in the CWHL, Riggs competed with the TELUS Lightning in the National Women's Hockey League. The content you requested does not exist or is not available anymore. Ashley Rogers - Softball Rogers retired nine of the first 10 batters she faced before yielding a leadoff walk to Bulldogs catcher Mia Davidson in the fourth. On Twitter: @ThomasAshworth0. Of Tennessees six games so far in postseason play, Rogers and Gottshall had combined to cover all but two innings. Yet Pickens was not replaced by Rogers or Gottshall. Tennessee used a familiar swing of the bat and a unique pitching combination Thursday night to take a 5-2 victory over Georgia in the series opener inside Lindsey Nelson Stadium. One that also saw her get drafted in the Womens Professional Fastpitch. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. Gift cards are delivered by email and contain simple instructions to redeem at checkout. Want to become a Talent? Follow him on Twitter @genehenley3. There wasn't much more Rogers could have accomplished before arriving in Knoxville, and it would have been easy for her to think there wasn't much she could improve on. Against a team this historically goodalmost no one can beat them, it seems, but perhaps someone can surprise themthat might be the best plan of attack. Now, with Rogers back, Tennessee pitchers rank second in that category, with the 5-foot-10, right-handed Rogers leading the conference in wins (25) and strikeouts (278). The WPF is a four-team professional fastpitch league that runs from June 15 to August 7 with the three-game championship series coming from August 15-17. Players Express Their Love & Appreciation in Our Special Fathers Day Tribute (2023), Inside Pitch: Grace White On Sophia Vlahos of Texas Glory 2K7 Playing for the Greek National Team & Greek Junior Team This Summer. Though maybe in those high school days being behind the glove felt more like a choice assigned by their dad. Si vous souhaitez personnaliser vos choix, cliquez sur Grer les paramtres de confidentialit. I cannot wait to see how it is going to continue to grow, just professional softball as a whole. Another milestone was reached on December 29 in a 4-4 tie vs. the Yale Bulldogs. Jamison Brockenbrough and Katie Taylor had two hits and Kiki Milloy scored twice for the Lady Vols (50-8). It's just very exciting for the future girls coming up.". Her first career point was achieved in her first game. It is currently the only womens professional fastpitch league in the United States and is backed by USA Softball and USSSA. On November 16, a 4-3 win over North Dakota resulted in Riggs equaling Valerie Hall in all-time short-handed goals. France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines. Up Next: UT opens its slate of the Tennessee Invitational Thursday evening at 5 p.m. She has a career high of 8 innings pitched against LSU, and an incredible 18 strikeouts against Central Michigan. As the 2020 season was cut short, Rogers never got to touch the field. Fill out the form below to verify that youre part of the Extra Elite! Royal China Seltmann Weiden Bavaria W. Germany 1954 - 1990 mark, pattern Sweat Pea. "I'm coming off of an injury that we just chose not to get checked out at the end of the year just because there was no point and I wanted to play, so I wasn't gonna not play," Rogers said. Rogers made three appearances over the weekend and led the 16th ranked Lady. No. France 24 is not responsible for the content of external websites. 6 Lady Vols who are currently 13-2 in conference play. May 12, 2022 at 9:15 p.m. Los Angeles (AFP) Former Las Vegas Raiders receiver Henry Ruggs III was traveling at 156 miles per hour (251 kilometres per hour) shortly before a drink-driving car crash that left a woman dead, a court heard on Wednesday. And they dont particularly care: Theyve shown they can handle it. College News: Marty McDanielWho Has Worked with Standouts from Monica Others who are undefeated include Sydney Sanchez (Utah), Mary Wilson Avant (Georgia), Katie Chronister (Florida) and Autumn Humes (Kentucky), the latter three all in the SEC which should make for a fun season! They would start neither of their aces. (It may not seem particularly likely that Oklahoma loses twice in its next three gamesbut anything is possible.) Best Things to do in Bavaria Germany We knew tonight was going to be a pitchers duel. Rogers, who sat out three stretches of this season, threw 161 pitches. I'm so thankful to be here and there is really, truly, nowhere else I'd rather be.". 1 Oklahoma at the Womens College World Series on Saturday, perhaps the biggest question was who would start for the Lady Vols. A short-handed goal, third-period game-tying goal and her first career overtime game-winning goal. 6 min read. A season ago, Rogers tossed a perfect game against East Carolina. Thats a really good team with Day on the mound, said Weekly. Rogers fanned 17 batters, which ties for the second-best performance in the nation this season, as she worked her way through a no-hitter through 5.0 innings. Deadly wreck closed I-40 East in Roane Co. for hours, VFL Drew Gilbert records hit in MLB Futures Game, Four-star OL William Satterwhite commits to Tennessee, Several Vols projected in the 2023 MLB Draft, A TENNESSEE WALTZ: Ray Blanton's Last Dance. "Don reached out to Karen and asked if I'd be interested in playing professional softball. 3 overall by the Smash It Sports Vipers. That's definitely an adjustment in that sense, but it's so cool to see all the talent and how all these girls are contributing to growing the game and growing this league, and that's just so exciting. But her experience dealing with nagging ailments convinced Rogers to channel some of her pain into her studies. dvelopper et amliorer nos produits et services. With Rogers already experiencing the city of Oxford rallying around their players and supporting the team, she said that she's more than ready to get back in the circle and showcase her talent in Calhoun County. https://t.co/8CqjxI1rKV pic.twitter.com/zY55q24td2. For Andrew, getting to work with his sister is something he calls a blessing. Ashley Rogers never intended to be a case study for medical research when she arrived at the University of Tennessee. The right-hander was coming off a strong freshman college debut,. Washingtons Gabbie Plain is 4-0 and has struck out 24 of the last 32 batters she has faced to rank as one of the strikeout leaders in the nation, Montana Fouts of Alabama andLexi Kilfoylof Alabama are both 4-0 and looking red-hot. Prior to Burlington, she was a member of the Niagara University Purple Eagles. Yet theres still a lot to be said for this approach. "They honestly don't even seem to care about what we do on the field, but they care about us as people and then just invest in us as well," Rogers said. Rogers is combining her passion for softball with her research goals to improve the sport for future players. Riggs won the gold with the Under 22 Canadian team at the 2004 European Air Canada Cup Championship (now known as the MLP Cup). I wanted to use that experience to learn and get better and better myself as a pitcher and become more knowledgeable about the game.". In her previous 2020-21 season a few of her mentions include ranking fifth in the NCAA in batters struck out, fifth in the NCAA in wins, leading the SEC in batters struck out as well as leading the SEC in wins, first team all-sec, nfca first team all region, and nfca second team all American. "It's a lot more on you to prepare and just get ready for these hitters that you're facing," Rogers said. This roster is blessed with not one but two ace-quality pitchers: Ashley Rogers (0.83 ERA) and Payton Gottshall (1.58 ERA). Jun. Monday, May 23, 2022 Dan Fleser The message made its way Sunday afternoon from pitcher Ashley Rogers through Tennessee's team trainer to Lady Vols softball coach Karen Weekly: Rogers over and. ET on Sunday.) "I really didn't think she'd one-up that performance one day later," Lady Vols co-head coach Karen Weekly said after Thursday's 1-0 victory. Saturdays games will be covered by Madison Shipman (Analysis) and Will Boling (PxP) and Sundays contest will pair up Shipman and Wottreng. "I have never seen a case in my 41 years here in Las Vegas of a person who is charged with a crime driving in excess of 150mph," Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson told reporters outside the court. The right-hander threw only 19.4% of Tennessee's SEC innings and didn't pitch a complete game from Feb. 24 to April 23. 1 ranked Mercyhurst. Even if they do, theres no guarantee their opponent would be the Sooners, either. For the last five years, Lynda Rogers, the mother of Lady Vols ace Ashley Rogers, has provided a Facebook Live broadcast for every Tennessee . Jun 12 So excited for this next chaptersee you soon, Oxford! 1954 - 1990 (exact date unknown) Seltmann Weiden Bavaria W. Germany Qualitats Porzellan mark, Mozart pattern. Contact David Paschall at dpaschall@timesfreepress.com. She then proceeded to retire 17 consecutive batters before walking Davidson again in the ninth. Throughout her respective career she has earned many career honors including: NFCA All-Region First Team in 2019, Schutt Sports/NFCA Freshman of the Year Top 10 List in 2019, All-SEC . She needed to listen and be more open about how her body felt. Cards, All the way from Athens, Tennessee, the talented 5-foot-10 Ashley Rogers is a phenomenal player. Vous pouvez modifier vos choix tout moment en cliquant sur les liens Paramtres de confidentialit et des cookies ou Tableau de bord sur la confidentialit prsents sur nos sites et dans nos applications. I think I did that pretty well, and the defense was awesome behind me.". I was pretty pleased with what we did at the plate, Weekly added. "I knew she was hurting before the game, but she wanted the ball, and she just went out there and shut down an amazing lineup. "It's different than college ball, so much talent," Rogers said. Sign up to receive immediate, daily, or weekly news updates! I sat down with her brother and Ashley rounds out her final year at Tennessee. Feb 17, 2022 by Stephen Kerr After her freshman season ended in 2019, Ashley Rogers had already cemented herself as one of the top young pitchers in college softball. May 17The University of Tennessee's 2020 softball season was off to a less than stellar start prior to the COVID-19 pandemic shutting down college athletics for the rest of the spring. The Lady Vols' 17th straight NCAA appearance and 18th overall will provide another opportunity for Rogers to showcase the determination and knowledge she enhanced in 2020 despite being sidelined. Behind the glove, the Rogers' journey on Rocky Top - WVLT As soon as I got here, I wasn't even here for 24 hours and we hit the road. Bauscher mark. Ahead of No. Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use. A career pitching night by junior ace Ashley Rogers lifted No. The Lady Vols tallied eight hits, but left seven runners on base. All rights reserved. Ruggs was chosen by the Raiders with the 12th pick of the 2020 NFL Draft and had been a key part of the team's offense this season, with 469 yards from 24 catches and two touchdowns. Tennessee's Ashley Rogers, a first-team National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-American, gave up two runs in four innings to . Trey Lipscomb set the tone for the opening win with a home run to left field in the second inning, which was the 20th this season for the senior third baseman. This was accomplished on January 9 against the Providence Friars. Lets work on your pitching and get your form right! ET, facing UT-Martin. I was feeling good, and I just wanted to be as efficient as possible. As for Oklahoma? When a team is as good as Oklahoma? Senior ace Ashley Rogers got the start in the Lady Vols' elimination game against Oklahoma State and pitched Tennessee to a 3-1 win to beat the Cowgirls (47-16). Rogers will join the team following the conclusion of her final season on Rocky Top. [2]. 27OXFORD Just three weeks ago, Ashley Rogers battled through injury to pitch Tennessee to a spot in the semifinals of the Women's College World Series. Ice Hockey Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. The Sooners know that opponents will try anything possible to beat them or get inside in their head. Rogers who is from Athens, Tennessee, and graduated from Fairview Christian Academy, which does not have a softball team won 90 games in her final three seasons with Meigs County, striking out 1,248 batters in that span. All rights reserved. On December 10, Riggs tied the Purple Eagles record for most assists and most points in a game, notching a goal and four assists in a 7-1 win over the Union Dutchwomen. Copyright 2023, Chattanooga Times Free Press, Inc. Here's what to know. Contact Gene Henley at ghenley@timesfreepress.com. West's 3-run homer, Rogers' pitching help Tennessee top Alabama 10-5 in In 2007-08, she was invited to the Canadian National Team Camp. If the Lady Vols believed they had a better chance of winning out in the elimination bracket than of beating the Sooners in a hypothetical championship series where they had already seen their best pitchers that would explain keeping Rogers and Gottshall out of the circle on Saturday. The graduate student was selected No. Fill out this form to submit your transfer updates. Ruggs faces a minimum sentence of two years in prison if convicted and a maximum of 20 years in jail according to Nevada state sentencing guidelines for DUI causing death or substantial harm to another person. Ashley Rogers D1Softball . Because me and Ashley both, I pitched in baseball, and we each broke our dads pinky toe. She has a career high of 8 innings pitched against LSU, and an incredible 18 strikeouts against Central Michigan. Seltmann Weiden US Zone 1946 - 1949 mark. A career pitching night by junior aceAshley Rogerslifted No. "I just felt that I had a good mix and that I didn't have to rely on one pitch or one side of the plate," Rogers said. ", Added Rogers: "It was a good transition. Once separately, occurs her with a drop ball, maybe with a curveball. While UT relied on Rogers stuff, the Redbirds ace Morgan Day was impressive in her own right making it difficult for the Lady Vols to get on base. Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium. "A lot of people behind the scenes who have helped me get to where I am, like the trainers and the coaches and anyone that's been involved with either my injury recovery or preparation for my pitches. Started Tennessee's opening game in the WCWS against Alabama, pitching 4.0 innings and picking up the . The third-seeded Crimson Tide beat top-seeded Florida which shared the league's regular-season title with Arkansas 4-0 in Saturday's tourney final to win their first SEC tourney title in almost a decade. After missing the shortened 2020 season due to a short-term injury, Ashley Rogers returned to the circle as the Lady Vols ace and made her first official UT appearance since 2019 a successful one this afternoon, winning the opening game 10-0 with 13 K's and just one hit allowed in a 5-inning run-shortened game. 07/16/2013. Faraimo was named to the USA Softball Collegiate. Andrew is in his fourth season on Rocky Top, this season hes a manager on staff and arguably has one of the best seats in the house to watch Ashley add to her legacy at Tennessee. In addition, Riggs ranks first overall in all-time short-handed goals (8) and power-play goals (24). And if they do? Lady Vol softball pitcher Ashley Rogers will return for 5th year - WBIR.com Even if it means taking their chances in their elimination bracket before a potential rematch. here.If you meet the requirements a talent representative will K No. Her third career hat trick featured three unique goals. Rogers said that after celebrating her and her teammates' illustrious season, the turnaround to start training with the Vipers was a fast but enjoyable process. (415) 917-9710. In seven of the first ten games of the season, she scored a goal. Against CHA rival Wayne State, on February 9, she had her sixth career hat trick and notched an assist.In the final game of the season, she scored two goals in a 3-3 tie against No. Vipers softball: Ashley Rogers 'ready to get out there' with Oxford's Ashley Rogers. She said that the opportunity to play at the next level in Oxford was simply too big to pass up. But at the end of the day, its going to be up to us.. "Ashley is such an inspiration. Follow him on Twitter @DavidSPaschall. Against the Union Dutchwomen on December 10, 2004, Riggs tied the single-game record for most points (5) and tied the single-period record for most points (3). Published: Apr. The Sooners were still able to feast on Pickenss off-speed stuff and to force her into walking them. Ashley Rogers (14) Pitcher - CAREER HIGHS Innings Pitched: 13.0 vs. Mississippi State . Along with the differences on the field, Rogers said that the coaching staff gives players a lot more trust in their day-to-day preparations and in practice. May 17The University of Tennessee's 2020 softball season was off to a less than stellar start prior to the COVID-19 pandemic shutting down college athletics for the rest of the spring. She is Niagara's all-time single-season record holder for points (51), goals (29), short-handed goals (6), hat tricks (4) and highest plus/minus rating (+29)Set a game-high record of five goals against Northeastern (Oct . For her efforts, she was named to the All-CHA Second-Team CHA. The Athens, Tenn. native. The trio garnered a combined 2.22 ERA, led by Roger's 1.94 and a 21-7 win-loss record. So, Andrew, youre on the bucket.. Ashley Rogers (14) Pitcher - CAREER HIGHS Innings Pitched: 13.0 vs. Mississippi State (5/12/22) Strikeouts: 18 vs. Central Michigan (2/28/21) Batters . On Thursday, however, Dollander got the start and racked up six strikeouts in six innings while allowing one run. Rogers' Perfect Game Headlines Sterling Pitching In #14 Lady Vols Choose your 7 ranked New Hampshire on October 15, 2004. Leslie Van Houten, follower of cult leader Charles Manson, is one big step closer to freedom, Amish communities are using a surprising new kind of vehicle to travel long distances: Its a lot quicker, An Iowa meteorologist started talking about climate change on newscasts.