Saturday, February 10
Los Angeles, Calif.
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California State University at Northridge
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Photo by: Bella A Enriquez
CSUN Takes Down Maryland
2/10/2024 4:52:00 PM | Softball
LOS ANGELES, Calif.— Shaylan Whatman belted her first home run of the season to lead the CSUN Softball team to a 5-3 victory over Maryland at Smith Field on Saturday afternoon.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Both teams threatened in the first inning but could not push the first run across. The Matadors returned strong in the second inning, loading the bases with one out. Vinessa Nunez launched the ball into center field for a single as Kaylee Escutia came home. The Terrapins fumbled and made an error on the play as CSUN took the opening. Mackenzie Kila and Maiya Alemania scored runs on the error as the Matadors took a 3-0 lead.
The Terrapins tried to make the difference, but the Matadors kept control through the third inning. In the bottom of the fourth, Maryland managed to break through CSUN's tough pitching as they scored three runs to tie the game. The Matadors answered quickly as Whatman blasted a two-run homer into center field in the top of the fifth. Kennedy Gustin came home with her as the Matadors took a 5-3 lead. Isabella Alonso came out of the bullpen in the fourth and gave CSUN a lift by not allowing a run over the final 3.2 innings to pick up the win.
NOTES OF THE GAME
ACCORDING TO HEAD COACH CHARLOTTE MORGAN
"Today was a great win. It's a new team, but the way we ended last year didn't sit well and we talked about that. I thought it was really good to see that we answered back."
UP NEXT
The Matadors return home to host the CSUN Matador Diamond Classic. Weather permitting, CSUN begins with a game against Pacific on Friday, Feb. 16, at 1:30 p.m. at Matador Diamond. The game will be streamed on ESPN+.
#GoMatadors
HOW IT HAPPENED
Both teams threatened in the first inning but could not push the first run across. The Matadors returned strong in the second inning, loading the bases with one out. Vinessa Nunez launched the ball into center field for a single as Kaylee Escutia came home. The Terrapins fumbled and made an error on the play as CSUN took the opening. Mackenzie Kila and Maiya Alemania scored runs on the error as the Matadors took a 3-0 lead.
The Terrapins tried to make the difference, but the Matadors kept control through the third inning. In the bottom of the fourth, Maryland managed to break through CSUN's tough pitching as they scored three runs to tie the game. The Matadors answered quickly as Whatman blasted a two-run homer into center field in the top of the fifth. Kennedy Gustin came home with her as the Matadors took a 5-3 lead. Isabella Alonso came out of the bullpen in the fourth and gave CSUN a lift by not allowing a run over the final 3.2 innings to pick up the win.
NOTES OF THE GAME
- CSUN's record improves to 3-1 as the Matadors earn their third win in a row. Maryland falls to 1-2.
- This is the first time the Matadors beat the Terrapins in school history.
- Alexa Ortiz opened the game and pitched 3.1 innings. She allowed four hits and three runs.
- Isabella Alonso finished the last 3.2 innings. She allowed three hits and struck out one.
ACCORDING TO HEAD COACH CHARLOTTE MORGAN
"Today was a great win. It's a new team, but the way we ended last year didn't sit well and we talked about that. I thought it was really good to see that we answered back."
Coach Morgan's post-game thoughts on today's big win over Maryland#GoMatadors pic.twitter.com/U9jewhojS4
— CSUN Softball (@CSUNSoftball) February 11, 2024
UP NEXT
The Matadors return home to host the CSUN Matador Diamond Classic. Weather permitting, CSUN begins with a game against Pacific on Friday, Feb. 16, at 1:30 p.m. at Matador Diamond. The game will be streamed on ESPN+.
#GoMatadors
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Alonso, Isabella (1-0)
L: G. Ebaugh (0-0)
Batting:
HR: Whatman, Shaylan 1
RBI: Whatman, Shaylan 2 ; Nunez, Vinessa 2
SH: Carman, Mikayla 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Whatman, Shaylan 1 ; Escutia, Kaylee 1 ; Alemania, Maiya 1 ; Kila, Mackenzie 1 ; Gustin , Kennedy 1
SB: Whatman, Shaylan 1
HBP: Whatman, Shaylan 1
Batting:
2B: D. Williams 1
RBI: M. Mikami 1 ; J. McFarland 1 ; G. Solarz 1
SF: M. Mikami 1
Base Running:
RUNS: M. Jones 1 ; MacFarlane 1 ; M. Runyan 1
CS: C. Cornwell 1
Game Leaders
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