After making all defensive plays, Burlington Central’s Mei Shirokawa shows perfect timing at plate. ‘Move on.’

The Central Michigan commit also excels defensively at an all-important position. But even on the occasional rare day where the hits are in short supply at the plate, Shirokawa knows it’s best ...

More often than not, junior shortstop Mei Shirokawa is the instigator for Burlington Central. An outstanding leadoff hitter with a . 516 on-base percentage, Shirokawa puts her match to the Rockets’ fuse.

The Central Michigan commit also excels defensively at an all-important position. But even on the occasional rare day where the hits are in short supply at the plate, Shirokawa knows it’s best to just hit the reset button and try to start anew. “It was one of those days,” Shirokawa said.

“I had to forget about my at-bats and move on. You know, those earlier ones weren’t my favorite, but I learned from them and changed my last at-bat. “That next at-bat could be the one where I start a hit rally.