HAYWARD, Calif. – Cal State East Bay softball split Friday's CCAA doubleheader against Stanislaus State at Pioneer Softball Field, claiming the opener 10-4 before falling 5-2 in the second game. The No. 14 Pioneers highlighted the day with an explosive six-run sixth inning in game one to secure the win.
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GAME SUMMARIES |
Cal State East Bay fell behind early, with Stanislaus State scoring first in the second inning. The Pioneers responded immediately, capitalizing on two defensive errors in the bottom of the inning to take a 2-1 lead with runs from Ysabella Cortez and Cynthia Carrillo.
In the third, Jeslyn Cuellar hit a two-run single to expand the lead to 4-1.
Stanislaus State rallied in the sixth inning to tie the game at four, driven by Sarah Warden's two-run double.
However, the Pioneers unleashed their offense in the bottom half, scoring six runs. Key hits came from Gabriela Rivera's RBI single and Annelise Garcia's two-run double, followed by Jennavee Campos' pinch-hit, two-run double. Cuellar added another run with a sacrifice fly, sealing the 10-4 victory.
Jaidyn Gamble earned the win in relief, improving to 4-1 as she pitched 1.1 innings allowing no runs.
Stanislaus State jumped ahead early in the second game, powered by Shelby Frutoz's two-run home run in the first inning.
Cal State East Bay got on the board in the third inning as Ashlee Toy doubled home Gabriela Rivera, cutting the deficit to 3-1. However, the Warriors extended their lead with single runs in the fifth and sixth innings, partly due to multiple defensive miscues by the Pioneers.
The Pioneers' late rally effort included Annelise Garcia's solo home run in the sixth inning, but it wasn't enough as Stanislaus State held on for the 5-2 win.
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NOTABLE STATS |
- Throughout the entire day, Garcia went 4-for-6 with a home run, a double and three RBIs. Her home run was her third of the season and 21st career, placing Garcia tied for fifth most in Pioneer history.
- Garcia also had a pair of stolen bases in game one.
- In game one, Cuellar had three RBIs.
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RECORDS |
No. 14 Cal State East Bay: 25-6, 13-5 CCAA
Stanislaus State: 10-18, 7-11 CCAA
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UP NEXT FOR CAL STATE EAST BAY |
Cal State East Bay finishes its series against Stanislaus State on Saturday, March 29, with a CCAA doubleheader at Pioneer Softball Field. First pitch is scheduled for 11 a.m., followed by game two at 1 p.m.
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