The Cyclones struggles have shifted from one area of play to the next — one problem sparking just as another concern flames out. On April 22 against Omaha, it was the mound that proved the biggest issue. Iowa State was forced to make three pitching changes and had to use almost the entirety of its bullpen on the way to a 9-4 defeat.
The issues on the mound began when starting pitcher Stacy Roggentien couldn’t keep control of her pitches. She started with a strikeout and then proceeded to hit the next two batters.
She would be rocked by Maverick batters in the next two innings, surrendering a three-run and solo home run in the second and third, respectively.