Kayla Simacek went 5-0 for the Royals last week while helping the team extend its winning streak to 17 games. She tossed two complete games and combined with Ella Roberts for two shutouts. In 23.1 innings of work, she walked one, allowed three runs, and struck out 39 batters. Simacek struck out a combined 17 hitters in 11 innings against Hamline on 4/25. She did not allow a run or walk while striking out 11 against Macalester on 4/27. She capped the week with a win over Augsburg on 4/29 where she allowed one run on two hits with 11 strikeouts.