GOLDEN, Colo. – The Regis University Softball team picked up their first win of the season, 6-4 on the road at Colorado School of Mines on Sunday afternoon. The Rangers improve to 1-5, while the Orediggers drop to 4-6.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Jessica Isbell recorded the first hit of the game in the top of the first, and while Mines did not earn any hits in the bottom of the first, they did bring in two runs. Jane Quinn and Kristin Ingram added hits in the second, but would not score, stranding Ingram on third. However, a lead-off double from Olivia Darby in the third set up the Rangers well, with Darby scoring on a wild pitch, and Olivia Wick singling, stealing second, and scoring on a double from Bella Bordine to tie the game.
Ava Edwards struck out a batter to get out of the bottom of the third, and with two runners on in the fourth, Sophia Garcia subbed in, catching one batter swinging to retire the Orediggers without any damage. With two outs in the top of the fifth inning, Eleanor Sikora pinch ran for Bordine, and scored for pinch-hitter Isabella Porter. She was then drove in by Ingram's triple down the right line.
Enyssa Dominguez reached on a fielder's choice in the sixth inning, and Janelle Erickson stepped up, launching a home run over center field, extending the lead to 6-2. In the bottom of the final inning, CSM loaded the bases with a single, double, and walk. Another double brought in two runs, but the Rangers did not waver, and Garcia struck out two of the next three batters to secure the 6-4 victory.
GAME NOTES
· The Rangers totaled 11 hits from 10 different batters. Ingram led the way with two hits
· Four different Rangers batted in at least one run
· Five of the Rangers hits were extra-base marks
· Wick stole two bases, and Ingram one
· Kellan Ton led the Orediggers, going 3-3 with a run scored
· Garcia (1-1) earned the win, throwing 3.2 innings and striking out three batters. Edwards added three Ks in 3.1 IP
· Ariana Hughes (0-1) recorded the loss
· Both teams played clean games, with no errors committed in the game
UP NEXT
The Rangers host their first series of the season with their RMAC opener against Colorado Mesa, February 21-22.
