IUP sophomore righthander Jenny Shaffer has been selected the PSAC West Pitcher of the Week after earning three wins and a save in four appearances last week.

Shaffer, a graduate of Brookville High School, allowed only four runs (three earned) with four walks and 17 strikeouts in 22 1/3 innings, working to an ERA of 0.94 for the week.  She posted wins over Clarion, Slippery Rock and Seton Hill and picked up a save in the first game of the Seton Hill twinbill.

Shaffer posted a 3-1 win over Clarion, surrendering no earned runs or walks while striking out seven.  She pitched another complete game in a 2-1 victory over Slippery Rock, striking out six.

In the first game of the doubleheader against Seton Hill, Shaffer struck out the final batter of the game to pick up her second save of the season and then worked an eight inning complete game in the nightcap in a 3-2 victory.

Including Monday’s start against Edinboro, Shaffer had a record of 11-14 this season and an ERA of 2.78.  She had 19 complete games, including two shutouts, and struck out 93 batters in 166 innings.

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