California State University at Northridge
18-17, 2-10
Cal State Fullerton
24-13, 10-2
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Chambers, Staci (10-5)
L: Alonso, Isabella (8-9)
Batting:
2B: Wallace, Bailey 3 ; Becerra, Hannah 1
RBI: Arce, Ava 1 ; Toto, Peyton 1
SH: Alcala, Jessi 1 ; Arce, Ava 1 ; McClinton, Colby 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Wallace, Bailey 1 ; Becerra, Hannah 1
SB: Perez, Sarah 2
Batting:
2B: Escutia, Kaylee 1 ; Liana, Jerzie 1
RBI: Escutia, Kaylee 1
SH: Landeros, Alexa 1 ; Jackson, Raegan 1
SF: Freijanes, Sydney 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Carman, Mikayla 1
CS: Whatman, Shaylan 1
HBP: Jackson, Raegan 1 ; San Pedro, Mackenzie 1
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CSUN Battles Cal State Fullerton Before Falling in 12 Innings
4/7/2024 7:03:00 PM | Softball
NORTHRIDGE, Calif.—The Matadors fell to Cal State Fullerton, 2-1 on Sunday afternoon after 12 innings at Matador Diamond. Kaylee Escutia led the team with one run, while Shaylan Whatman and Jerzie Liana both collected two hits each to lead CSUN.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Isabella Alonso stepped into the circle first and immediately sent the three Fullerton hitters down in a row. The Matadors got going offensively as Escutia sent the ball flying into right field for a double to bring in Mikayla Carman, as CSUN closed the first inning with a 1-0 lead. The Titans wouldn't stay down for long as a bunt would bring in a run and tie the game at 1-1 at the top of the second inning. The Matadors tried to strike back as Liana hit a double to reach second, but CSUN was unable to bring her home. Alonso was also solid defensively in the top of the third, as she retired all three Titans.
Lauryn Carranco stepped into the circle next as she also retired Fullerton on order in the top of the fourth inning. Lulu Sanchez would come in next with a single sent flying down the right field line, but the Matadors were unable to bring her home. The Titans threatened at the top of the fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth inning with base runners in each inning, but CSUN prevented the Titans from scoring. The Matadors stayed strong as the game headed into extra innings. Carranco quickly shut down the top of the ninth as the Titans left another runner on base. The Matadors would give the Titans a scare as Raegan Jackson and Makenzie San Pedro both reached base, but neither were able to make it home.
In the 10th inning, Carranco didn't fold as she retired three batters in a row yet again. CSUN didn't give up as Shaylan Whatman made it base at the bottom of the inning. Mikayla Carman got a timely hit into right field, but the Titans managed to throw out Whatman out at home to keep the game tied. Alonso stepped into the circle once more as a reliever in the top of the 11th inning. The Titans had bases loaded and two outs, but the Matadors shut them down with a force out at second. The Titans would finally find an opening at the top of the 12th inning with a single to bring a runner home and take the lead at 2-1. The Matadors tried to even the game as both Gizella Vargas Sandoval and Whatman made it to base, but the Titans wound up winning the game by the 2-1 final.
NOTES OF THE GAME
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CSUN's overall record is now 18-17 and its conference record is 2-10. Cal State Fullerton improves its overall record to 24-13 and its Big West record to 10-2.
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Alonso pitched for a total of 4.2 innings. She got two strikeouts and allowed five hits with two runs.
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Carranco was in the circle for 7.1 innings. She collected 122 pitches and earned three strikeouts, allowed six hits, but not a single run.
ACCORDING TO HEAD COACH CHARLOTTE MORGAN
"Today is exactly what conference is about. That third game is always a dog fight and both teams came out. At the end of the day it's who's going to make the big play, who's going to make the clutch hit? I thought we had really good pitching, good defense, we had good opportunities offensively, but its a good game and that's what's exciting about conference and the things that we're doing."
UP NEXT
The Matadors hit the road to take on UC Davis next week. Friday's day one will be a doubleheader, beginning Apr. 12, at 1 p.m. at La Rue Field. Both games will be livestreamed on ESPN+.
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