Makayla Martin out several weeks

[all4AU 379]

https://www.theplainsman.com/article/2019/03/r0f2php7nfyx9pk

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Auburn softball ace Makayla Martin out 'several weeks' with right hand injury

By Nathan King | Sports Editor

Auburn softball ace pitcher Makayla Martin will miss "the next several weeks" with a right hand injury, a team spokesperson said Wednesday afternoon.

“She’s continuing to rehab at the moment and we look forward to her return,” said Auburn head coach Mickey Dean.  

A senior from California, Martin has 15 starts this season with an 11-2 record and a team-low 1.31 ERA and team-high 86 strikeouts. She boasts 10 complete games this season, including five shutouts.

The No. 17 Tigers (26-4, 3-0) heads to Starkville, Mississippi, this weekend for a three-game series with Mississippi State.

[all4AU 379]

I don’t specifically know the redshirt rules, but my guess is that she’s already played too much. I’d love if we could get her back in time to contribute this season. 

[AUatHeart 624]

Dang it.  Hope she recovers quickly.

[AlaskanFAN 1,666]

Ouch, I hope missing her will not cost us a few games. Next woman up!!

[steeleagle 2,945]

Did her injury occur while pitching or from another situation?

[slot canyon 1,333]

Phillip Marshal has free article in Auburn Undercover with a little bit more info.  Also states Handley is OK.

[saminbama 740]

Has there been any indication how or when it happened?