ERIE, Pa. -- The Mercyhurst softball team will look to continue a hot start as they play a pair of doubleheaders against IUP Saturday and Sunday. 

The Games 

The Lakers will return to their home field in Erie after playing the first two series at Mercyhurst North East when they welcome IUP on Saturday. First pitch is set for 1 p.m. Merychurst will make the return visit to IUP on Sunday. 

Extra Bases 

The Lakers are slugging .491 as a team and have compiled 22 extra base hits including 10 home runs in eight games. The Lakers are 5-0 on the season when hitting a home run and 0-3 when they do not. Sarah Koscho paces the Laker offense with three homers. Marisa Cartellone and Kaci Alderson each have a pair of home runs. 

In the Circle 

Mikeala Schramski has led the Lakers on the rubber going 3-1 in four starts with a 2.57 ERA. In her last start, Schramski pitched a complete game, nine inning victory over Gannon in which she struck out 10 Golden Knights. Morgan Hilty has posted a 4.00 ERA with a 1-1 record and a save.  

Spectator Policy 

• No visiting team spectators will be permitted at the site of the competition.  
• Tailgating is prohibited before or after any athletic event.  
• There will be no contact with student-athletes or mingling between student-athletes and team personnel before or after events. 
• Masks must be worn at all times -indoors and outdoors – while on campus and at an off campus MU athletic home competition site. Fans must also practice social distancing. 
• Gates will open 30 minutes prior to the official game start time. Fans must leave immediately after the completion of the game. 
• Before spectators arrive at Mercyhurst campus, they must complete the Mercyhurst Guest Screening. www.mercyhurst.edu/guest 
• Upon arrival, spectators will go to the check in table to show successful completion of guest screening on a mobile device. 
• Spectators will not be permitted into events without being on game spectator list. 
• Spectators sitting in bleachers will sit in designated areas that are marked for proper social distancing. 
• Spectators sitting in personal chairs must follow the family groups of 4 or less and social distance from other groups. 
• Families will be required to stay in their pods from other groups. 
• Concessions will not be available 
• Spectators will be required to vacate the facility within 15 minutes of the conclusion of the event. 
• Any spectator refusing to comply with these policies will be immediately removed from the facility or denied entry. This policy will be strictly enforced.