Fresno State Athletics
Saturday, April 16
Albuquerque, NM
10 AM PT
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New Mexico
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Photo by: Samuel Marshall
Steele homers in series finale loss
4/16/2022 8:00:00 PM | Softball
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The Fresno State softball team fell in the series finale against New Mexico 4-1 on Saturday morning at the Lobo Softball Field.
Fresno State was outhit 6-5 in the contest. Sophomore Mackenna Steele had a team-best two hits with one home run. In the circle, Cassidy West and Casey Dixon split time in the circle. West dished a season-high nine strikeouts.
HOW IT HAPPENED
New Mexico had back-to-back double to start the second inning, plating the first run of the game.
Fresno State chalked its first hit in the fourth inning with a one-out base hit from Keahilele Mattson, followed by a drawn walk. The Bulldogs were left stranded after the Lobos made back-to-back plays to end the inning.
New Mexico extended its lead in the fifth inning, scoring three runs on three hits.
Fresno State avoided a shutout with a solo shot from Steele in seventh inning, but the 'Dogs would fall short of the comeback.
WHAT'S NEXT
Fresno State will travel to face Cal Poly in a single game on Tuesday, April 19.
"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 559-278-7160
Fresno State was outhit 6-5 in the contest. Sophomore Mackenna Steele had a team-best two hits with one home run. In the circle, Cassidy West and Casey Dixon split time in the circle. West dished a season-high nine strikeouts.
HOW IT HAPPENED
New Mexico had back-to-back double to start the second inning, plating the first run of the game.
Fresno State chalked its first hit in the fourth inning with a one-out base hit from Keahilele Mattson, followed by a drawn walk. The Bulldogs were left stranded after the Lobos made back-to-back plays to end the inning.
New Mexico extended its lead in the fifth inning, scoring three runs on three hits.
Fresno State avoided a shutout with a solo shot from Steele in seventh inning, but the 'Dogs would fall short of the comeback.
WHAT'S NEXT
Fresno State will travel to face Cal Poly in a single game on Tuesday, April 19.
"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 559-278-7160
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: GUINDON, Emma (12-6)
L: West, Cassidy (6-14)
Batting:
HR: Steele, Mackenna 1
RBI: Steele, Mackenna 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Steele, Mackenna 1
HBP: Denby, Alesia 1
Batting:
2B: MARTINEZ, Briana 1 ; BRAMSON, Emma 1 ; ROMERO, Leslie 1
RBI: MARTINEZ, Briana 2 ; BRAMSON, Emma 1 ; ROMERO, Leslie 1
SH: TUCK, Reyan 1
SF: BRAMSON, Emma 1
Base Running:
RUNS: HOWARD, Andrea 1 ; MARTINEZ, Briana 1 ; BRAMSON, Emma 1 ; ROBINSON, Peyton 1
SB: YOUNG, Taryn 1
Game Leaders
Hitting
AB
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RBI
1
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4
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H
1
RBI
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AB
3
R
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H
1
RBI
0
AB
2
R
0
H
1
RBI
0
Players Mentioned
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