DAVIS, Calif. – Seattle U softball began the 2023 season on Friday, defeating Pacific, 9-0, before falling to UC Davis, 2-1. Both contests took place at the La Rue Field in Davis, California.
GAME ONE
Seattle U got off to a fast start in this one, with graduate student Olivia Viggiano opening the game with a triple. Viggiano's 12th career triple breaks SU's all-time DI record for career triples, previously held by Paige Bouska who set the record back in 2016.
After Viggiano scored on a single from Tai WIlson to open the scoring, graduate student Jocelynn De La Cruz hit a three run homer to left center to make it four in the first inning. Senior Stefanie Madrigal was fantastic on the mound, pitching four shutout innings followed by sophomore Naomi Chaidez closing the shortened contest in the fifth.
GAME ONE SCORING
The Redhawks were in this matchup until the end, eventually falling on a walkoff single from Leah Polson. Senior Lily Garcia homered in the top of the second to take the lead but UC Davis immediately answered in the bottom half.
2022 All-WAC Freshman of the Year, Grace Luderer, pitched 6.1 solid innings, striking out five while only giving up two runs.
GAME TWO SCORING
Seattle U will play two more tomorrow, taking on Rutgers at 9:30 a.m. and finishing with Santa Clara at 2:30 p.m., with both games taking place at the La Rue Field in Davis, California.
Stay connected with Seattle U softball and get all the latest team updates by downloading the GoSeattleU mobile app available now for free in the App Store or Google Play.
GAME ONE
Seattle U got off to a fast start in this one, with graduate student Olivia Viggiano opening the game with a triple. Viggiano's 12th career triple breaks SU's all-time DI record for career triples, previously held by Paige Bouska who set the record back in 2016.
After Viggiano scored on a single from Tai WIlson to open the scoring, graduate student Jocelynn De La Cruz hit a three run homer to left center to make it four in the first inning. Senior Stefanie Madrigal was fantastic on the mound, pitching four shutout innings followed by sophomore Naomi Chaidez closing the shortened contest in the fifth.
GAME ONE SCORING
- First Inning: Tai Wilson records a bunt single to third to score Viggiano. Jocelynn De La Cruz hits a three run homer to score Madison Kahwaty and Tai Wilson.
- Second Inning: Kalyn Hill singles through the left side to score Viggiano, making it 5-0.
- Third Inning: Sydney Frankenberger reaches on an error by the pitcher, scoring Lily Garcia. Freshman Ava Sin singles in her first career at-bat to score Brooklyn Jones. WIlson hits a sac fly to center field, scoring Frankenberger. Kahwaty singles to center field to score Mekenzie Madokoro, leading to the final score of 9-0.
The Redhawks were in this matchup until the end, eventually falling on a walkoff single from Leah Polson. Senior Lily Garcia homered in the top of the second to take the lead but UC Davis immediately answered in the bottom half.
2022 All-WAC Freshman of the Year, Grace Luderer, pitched 6.1 solid innings, striking out five while only giving up two runs.
GAME TWO SCORING
- Second Inning: Lily Garcia hits a home run down the left field line, making it 1-0 Seattle U. UCD's Sarah Nakahara tied the game on a single to center field.
- Seventh Inning: The Aggies took home the victory after a walkoff single from Leah Polson.
Seattle U will play two more tomorrow, taking on Rutgers at 9:30 a.m. and finishing with Santa Clara at 2:30 p.m., with both games taking place at the La Rue Field in Davis, California.
Stay connected with Seattle U softball and get all the latest team updates by downloading the GoSeattleU mobile app available now for free in the App Store or Google Play.