April 21, 2002
Final Stats
Moraga, CA-The Saint Mary's softball team (13-30) lost a doubleheader to Santa Clara University (19-28) 3-0 and 7-1 this afternoon at Marsalli Park.
In the first game, the Broncos took the early lead over the Gaels scoring one run in the first. With one out in the inning, Sydney Wiginton reached first on an error by pitcher Sara Wiedlin. Lacey Smale then tripled to left center driving in Wiginton. The inning ended with two fly balls. This sole run was enough to secure the win for Santa Clara, but they scored two more runs over the course of the game.
Kami Gray led the team at the plate as she went 2-for-2, while Staci Hamaguchi went 2-for-3.
Wiedlin suffered the loss for the Gaels as she allowed three runs on six hits with three walks and three strikeouts. She falls to 2-6 on the season.
In the second game, the Broncos scored two runs in the bottom of the second. The rally started with a base hit up the middle by Tracie Hall. Rachel Sherman then grounded out to first moving Hall to second. On a single down the left field line by Deanna Rodriguez, Hall was able to score. Roni Rivera was then called out on strikes totaling two outs in the inning. Keri Reisinger was walked by pitcher Jordan Larsen, placing runners on first and second. Kristi Harrington singled and advanced to second on the throw from the outfield in a failed attempt to get Rodriguez at home. The inning ended with a strike out by Coresta Salas.
Santa Clara pitcher Deanna Rodriguez dominated the Gael offense as she did not allow a hit until the top of the fifth inning. With one out in the inning, Claudia Williams recorded the first hit for the Gaels up the middle. Jordann Bass then grounded out to Rodriguez, enabling Williams to advance to second. Lauren Capoocia drove in Williams on a single to right center.
Jordan Larsen suffered the loss for the Gaels as she pitched four innings, allowing six runs on seven hits, with one walk and three strikeouts. She falls to 6-9 on the season.
The Gaels will return to Cottrell Field on Wednesday, April 24, for a doubleheader against California. The first pitch is scheduled for 2:00 pm.
