Backus started all three games that King played on the week, compiling a batting average of .800, with a home run and five RBI along with a double. He started the week going 5-for-5 against Southern Wesleyan, with four RBI and a home run. Backus followed that up with a 1-for-3 performance in the first game of Saturday, with the hit being an RBI double. He closed out the week by going 2-for-2, with four runs scored and three walks.