April 16, 2008
Box Score
SAN DIEGO, Calif. - The University of San Diego softball team recorded a 3-1 loss to their crosstown rivals San Diego State.
The Aztecs struck first in the top of the first inning on one hit giving SDSU a 1-0 lead. SDSU then posted a pair of unearned runs in the third inning to take a 3-0 lead off a USD error.
San Diego's single run came in the bottom half of the third inning when Kristen Gensler sent a ball deep into the right-center gap allowing her to hustle around to third base. Carey Casciola hit into a second base ground-out allowing Gensler to score cutting the Aztec's lead 3-1. USD was unable to push across more runs as the two teams complete the season series with the Aztecs winning two games to one.
The Toreros will return to the softball diamond this weekend as they take on the Santa Clara Broncos starting with a double header Saturday at noon and 2:00 p.m. followed by Sunday at noon and 2:00 p.m.