Fresno State Athletics

'Dogs fall in series finale, 6-1
2/21/2022 12:22:00 AM | Softball
FRESNO, Calif. – The Fresno State softball team fell to UC Davis 6-1 in the series finale, on Sunday at Margie Wright Diamond.
Sophomore Alyssa Orr led the Bulldogs at the plate going 2-for-4. Senior Casey Dixon recorded the start in the circle, pitching 5.2 innings.
The Aggies recorded six runs on 14 hits through the six innings, taking a 6-0 lead into the final frame.
Orr hit a leadoff double in the bottom of the seventh inning, and advanced to third on a wild pitch. Vanessa M. Hernandez sent up a sacrifice fly to center field, bringing home the Bulldogs' lone run of the game. Kacey Hvitved hit a two-out single to keep the rally alive, but the Aggies' left fielder made a play on a foul ball during the next at bat to end the game.
WHAT'S NEXT
The Bulldogs will travel to Santa Clara on Tuesday, Feb. 22 for a doubleheader, the action starts at 2 p.m. PT.
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Sophomore Alyssa Orr led the Bulldogs at the plate going 2-for-4. Senior Casey Dixon recorded the start in the circle, pitching 5.2 innings.
The Aggies recorded six runs on 14 hits through the six innings, taking a 6-0 lead into the final frame.
Orr hit a leadoff double in the bottom of the seventh inning, and advanced to third on a wild pitch. Vanessa M. Hernandez sent up a sacrifice fly to center field, bringing home the Bulldogs' lone run of the game. Kacey Hvitved hit a two-out single to keep the rally alive, but the Aggies' left fielder made a play on a foul ball during the next at bat to end the game.
WHAT'S NEXT
The Bulldogs will travel to Santa Clara on Tuesday, Feb. 22 for a doubleheader, the action starts at 2 p.m. PT.
"Fresno State Athletics: The Pride of the Valley" – The Bulldog Foundation creates championship experiences for Fresno State student-athletes as they strive for excellence in the classroom, in competition, and in life. To become a BDF member, please visit bulldogfoundation.org.Â
Follow us on:
Twitter:Â @FresnoStateSB
Instagram:Â FresnoStateSoftball
Facebook:Â FresnoStateSoftball
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Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Lung, Danielle (1-1)
L: Mia Hildebrand (0-1)
Batting:
3B: Leah Polson 1
RBI: Anna Dethlefson 1 ; Leah Polson 1 ; Delaney Diaz 1
SH: Sommer Kisling 1
SF: Anna Dethlefson 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Anna Dethlefson 1 ; Leah Polson 1 ; Delaney Diaz 2 ; Sarah Nakahara 1
HBP: Sarah Starks 1 ; Delaney Diaz 1 ; Libbie McMahan 1

Batting:
2B: Mattson, Keahilele 2 ; Steele, Mackenna 1
3B: Mattson, Keahilele 1
RBI: Mattson, Keahilele 2 ; Hvitved, Kacey 1 ; Steele, Mackenna 1 ; Lawley, Avery 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Orr, Alyssa 1 ; Mattson, Keahilele 1 ; Hvitved, Kacey 1 ; Hernandez, Vanessa M. 2 ; Denby, Alesia 2 ; Steele, Mackenna 1 ; Cobb-Adams, Alana 2 ; Nielson, Emery 1
SB: Noriega, Adrianna 1
Game Leaders
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