Wichita State pitchers are regaining confidence by facing top hitters in practice matchups, with a new drill introduced by coaches. The pitchers compete against Shocker hitters in various pressure situations, with rewards offered based on performance.

• WSU owns a 2.17 ERA in the past seven games.
• Chloe Barber ended a recent series with 15 strikeouts.

The pitchers are improving, but there is still a need to maintain consistency and handle pressure in game-like situations effectively.

• WSU's pitching staff is showing improvement with encouraging trends in recent games.
• The team aims to strengthen pitching ahead of the conference tournament starting on May 8.

As WSU plays six more crucial games before the tournament, the focus remains on building confidence and consistency in the pitching staff for the upcoming matches.

Wichita State's pitchers are making significant strides in regaining confidence and effectiveness through practice matchups, aiming to carry the positive momentum into the upcoming games and the conference tournament.