March 16, 2012

WACO - Head coach Glenn Moore has officially announced that junior pitcher Whitney Canion and freshman outfielder Linsey Hays will not return for the remainder of the 2012 season and will seek medical hardship waivers.

"This was a tough decision, but the right one for each student-athlete," Moore said. "The game is never bigger than life, and the health of these two young ladies is far too important to risk any further complications."

Canion will undergo surgery to repair her torn left ACL, which she sustained running out a grounder against North Texas on Feb. 26. The 2011 All-American is Baylor's all-time leader in strikeouts (899) and holds a 68-33 record for her career. Canion is 5-1 with a 0.35 ERA and 66 strikeouts in 40.0 innings this season.

Hays was diagnosed with a thyroid issue that will cause her to miss the rest of the season. She has played since Feb. 21. The freshman was hitting .250 in eight games, while also adding a 1-0 record in her only pitching appearance this season.