Fresno State Athletics
Saturday, March 26
FRESNO, CA
3 PM PT
Fresno State
6-23, 0-5
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San Diego State
21-10, 5-0
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Photo by: Samuel Marshall
'Dogs edged by Aztecs in Game 2
3/26/2022 11:13:00 PM | Softball
FRESNO, Calif. – The Fresno State softball team fell in another close game 5-4 to the San Diego State on Saturday afternoon in Margie Wright Diamond.
Fresno State tallied six hits in the contest with six different Bulldogs recording a hit. Fresno State had three different pitchers see time in the circle, tallying a combined four strikeouts.
HOW IT HAPPENED
SDSU jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the in the first inning off two hits and two drawn walks. Fresno State responded in the bottom of the inning. The Bulldogs drew back-to-back walks, and Kacey Hvitved belted a triple to the wall to send both runners home, tying the game 2-2. Bailey Williams plated the go-ahead run with a double.
Both teams were held scoreless for the next three innings.
The Aztecs put up three runs on five hits in the top of the fourth to take a 5-3 lead. In the bottom of the frame, Alesia Denby hit her fourth home run of the season to make it a one-score game.
The Bulldogs had two runners on in the bottom of the seventh but were unable to take the win.
WHAT'S NEXT
Fresno State and SDSU will finish the series tomorrow at Noon 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
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Fresno State tallied six hits in the contest with six different Bulldogs recording a hit. Fresno State had three different pitchers see time in the circle, tallying a combined four strikeouts.
HOW IT HAPPENED
SDSU jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the in the first inning off two hits and two drawn walks. Fresno State responded in the bottom of the inning. The Bulldogs drew back-to-back walks, and Kacey Hvitved belted a triple to the wall to send both runners home, tying the game 2-2. Bailey Williams plated the go-ahead run with a double.
Both teams were held scoreless for the next three innings.
The Aztecs put up three runs on five hits in the top of the fourth to take a 5-3 lead. In the bottom of the frame, Alesia Denby hit her fourth home run of the season to make it a one-score game.
The Bulldogs had two runners on in the bottom of the seventh but were unable to take the win.
WHAT'S NEXT
Fresno State and SDSU will finish the series tomorrow at Noon 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
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: MARTINEZ, Dani (4-2)
L: Hanlon, Marley (1-4)
S: BALINT, Maggie (2)
Batting:
2B: CORDOLA, Jessica 1 ; BROCKI, Makena 1
RBI: CELIS, Jillian 1 ; SCHULTZ, Alexa 3 ; CORDOLA, Jessica 1
Base Running:
RUNS: ESPINOZA, Bella 2 ; CELIS, Jillian 1 ; BARBARA, Mac 1 ; SIESS, Nicole 1
SB: SCHULTZ, Alexa 1
CS: BROCKI, Makena 1
Batting:
2B: Williams , Bailey 1
3B: Hvitved, Kacey 1
HR: Denby, Alesia 1
RBI: Hvitved, Kacey 2 ; Denby, Alesia 1 ; Williams , Bailey 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Mattson, Keahilele 1 ; Hernandez, Vanessa M. 1 ; Hvitved, Kacey 1 ; Denby, Alesia 1
SB: Mattson, Keahilele 1
HBP: Orr, Alyssa 1 ; Mattson, Keahilele 1
Game Leaders
Hitting
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RBI
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RBI
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