BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—Freshman pitcher Bethany Fronk is not only leading the team and the conference, but is ranked first in the nation in earned run average.

The right-hander from Clay, Ala., holds a 0.42 ERA, ahead of No. 3 Eastern Connecticut State's Molly Rathbun with 0.47. Fronk is also ranked second in the nation in saves with six.