Emma Giaime_Grand Canyon_3.7.23
Alex McKeon
3
San Diego SD 6-16
4
Winner Grand Canyon GCU 21-2
San Diego SD
6-16
3
Final
4
Grand Canyon GCU
21-2
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
San Diego SD 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 4 0
Grand Canyon GCU 0 1 0 1 1 1 X 4 6 1

W: Golden, Meghan (4-0) L: Rose, Courtney (1-4)

Game Recap: Softball |

Softball Outlasted By Grand Canyon, 4-3

PHOENIX, Ariz. – The San Diego softball program (6-16, 0-0 WCC) turned in a strong effort but fell in a tight, 4-3, decision at Grand Canyon (21-2, 0-0 WAC), on Tuesday night at the GCU Softball Stadium.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
  • San Diego opened the game quickly, as Izzy Owen led off with a single and Mikalyn Emanuelli reached on a fielder's choice.
  • Joecellia Roberts was able to get both of them home on a hot shot to second base that was mishandled, making it 2-0.
  • After two strikeouts by Courtney Rose in the opening inning, the Toreros added more runs to support her in the next inning.
  • Emma Giaime took a 1-2 pitch out of the park for her first collegiate home run to extend the lead to 3-0.
  • The Antelopes slowly chipped their way back into the game, despite a terrific outing from Rose in the circle.  
  • A solo home run in the second inning made it 3-1 and another run came home in the fourth inning to make it 3-2.
  • The Toreros nearly added more runs in the fifth inning, as Emanuelli worked her way to third base, but was stranded there.
  • After Grand Canyon added a run in the fifth inning with a sacrifice fly, the Toreros loaded the bases with one out in the sixth.
  • Owen ripped a ball directly at the pitcher, taking a deflection towards the plate that allowed for a force out at home. The Toreros were unable to drive in the run with their next chance at the plate.
  • Grand Canyon was able to jump ahead in the sixth inning with an infield single and hung on, despite allowing a baserunner in the seventh inning,
 
TORERO TIDBITS
  • Taylor Johnson extended her career-long hitting/on-base streak to seven consecutive games.
  • Owen and Amanda Limon also extended their on-base streaks to six consecutive games.
  • Rose finished with a season-high eight strikeouts on the night.
  • Rose also finished with a career-high 141 pitches in the circle, for her fourth complete game of the season.
 
UP NEXT
The Toreros return home for a midweek clash with UC Riverside on Thursday at 3 p.m. The game kicks off a stretch of 13 home games at the USD Softball Complex.
 
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