Last Week’s Stats: .556 AVG (5-for-9), 1.222 SLG%, .583 OB%, 5 R, 6 RBI, 2 HR, 2 BB, 2-2 SB
Hinkle, a junior outfielder, strung together three impressive outings at the plate to help LIU remain undefeated in NEC play at 9-0 with a three-game sweep of FDU this past weekend. The La Crescenta, CA native slugged 1.222 during that stretch after she went 5-for-9 with two moon shots. In addition, Hinkle, who posted a .583 on-base percentage, drew two walks, scored five runs and drove in six more while going perfect in each of her stolen base attempts. Driving in the first run of the series with a single in the fifth inning to guide LIU to a 3-0 win on Saturday, she made it a 5-0 game in the top of the second of the nightcap with a solo home run and scored two more times in the 10-5 victory. Hinkle put the finishing touches on a solid weekend — and the Sharks’ sweep of the Knights — with a three-run homer on Sunday. In the eventual 11-1 triumph, she racked up four RBI in the five-inning decision. She is the second Shark to garner NEC Player of the Week distinction this season, joining two-time winner Nyae’ Villalta. Hinkle enters the week ranked second in runs scored (23) and hits (33) while her 16 walks are tied for second-most in the conference.