April 20, 2008
Final Stats
SAN DIEGO, Calif. - The University of San Diego softball team finished their series against the Santa Clara Broncos recording another split winning game one 5-3 and losing game two 1-0.
Both teams battled for control of the game as the Toreros struck first taking a 1-0 lead. SCU answered back with a run tying the game at 1-1. Both teams again scored one run each as the game remained tied 2-2. Santa Clara scored a run in the bottom of the fifth inning but would not score again. San Diego would score two runs in the sixth inning and one run in the seventh inning claiming victory 5-3.
In game two, each team put hits into play but was unable to push runs across home plate. The Broncos had six scoring opportunities, while USD had four chances to score. It wasn't until the bottom of the seventh inning with the Broncos at bat when they scored on a single to left-centerfield to win 1-0.
Celeste Soto hit a homerun with one RBI and two runs scored. Kathleen Bonja, Kristen Gensler, and Lindsey Fleet all recorded a double today. Jennifer Ellenbeck records the win in game one moving to 6-17 and striking out eight batters. Jessi Waers takes the loss in game two falling to 2-4 striking out six batters. USD moves to16-32 overall and 3-9 in the PCSC.
The Toreros will travel on April 26 and 27 to Moroga, CA to take on the Saint Mary's College Gaels.
