Erin Donnelly

Erin Donnelly

WARRIOR ATHLETE OF THE WEEK She knows the defense doesn't rest
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Erin Donnelly is the first to concede defense makes her a winning pitcher.

The Brainerd Warriors' senior right-hander isn't overpowering.She relies on location, throwing strikes and getting ground balls.Donnelly and the defending section champion Warriors are off to a 3-0 start.

"Defense, I couldn't do without," Donnelly said.
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Donnelly has pitched all 21 innings this season.She has given up 27 hits and struck out just 10.But she has walked only two batters and has a respectable 3.33 ERA.

In a 3-0 season-opening victory against Sartell, 47 of the 60 pitches Donnelly threw were for strikes.She gave up just three hits, walked none and went to no three-ball counts.

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"Erin's got that quality.She's just mentally tough.