SAN DIEGO – The San Diego softball program (16-32, 4-4 WCC) wraps up their regular season home schedule with a critical four-game series, hosting Saint Mary's (24-20, 4-4 WCC) from Friday through Sunday at the USD Softball Complex.
Friday's opener is set for 5 p.m. Saturday features a doubleheader at 1 and 3 p.m., while the series will conclude on Sunday at 12 p.m.
LAST TIME OUT
- The Toreros wrapped up the series against Pacific with the first perfect game in program history, as Kelsey Tadlock threw a five inning, seven-strikeout gem to make history in a 9-0 drubbing of the Tigers back on Apr. 21.
- Tadlock was promptly named the WCC Pitcher of the Week for her efforts, as she recorded the first ever perfect game and the sixth ever no-hit performance.
- Taylor Johnson and Michelle Delgado each launched home runs to power the offense to a critical, run-rule victory.
OPPONENT HISTORY
- San Diego is 51-75 in the all-time series and are looking to respond after dropping two of three games in Moraga last season.
- The Toreros were led by Joecellia Roberts in last season's series, as she delivered a home run and an additional multi-hit game.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR
- Less than one game separates four teams in the conference with eight games remaining.
- San Diego is pursuing their first ever NCAA Tournament appearance, with the remaining series against Saint Mary's and Santa Clara serving as critical to their hopes.
- Johnson (18) and Tele Jennings (14) both stand at the top of the single-season doubles leaders entering the final eight games of the regular season. The program record in a single season is 18, set by Lindsey Fleet in 2008.
- The Torero outfield has developed a strong reputation on defense this season, as Jennings, Mikalyn Emanuelli and Carly Ruiz have a combined 10 outfield assists after just one combined assist by Torero outfielder's last season.
- Amanda Limon continues to serve as the defensive leader of the team, while climbing the Toreros all-time assists list. Limon stands in sixth all-time (380) and needs 11 to pass Laura Cisneros (390) for fifth.
- Should Limon play in all remaining games this season, she could become the eighth Torero to ever play 200 games and the fifth to start 200 games.
TORERO TIDBITS
- Joecellia Roberts (27) needs one more double to enter the top-10 all-time at San Diego and match Jade Quentin (28) for tenth.
- San Diego leads the WCC in doubles (64) and ranks 92nd nationally.
- In addition, Johnson and Jennings rank first and second in the conference and ninth and 55th nationally.
- Arisa Tovar (12) continues to shine on the defensive end, ranking 27th nationally in runners caught stealing.
HOW TO FOLLOW
All four games will be streamed via ESPN Plus. Live stats will be provided by statbroadcast. To stay up to date with Toreros softball, follow the team on Instagram & Twitter by searching "USDsoftball".
