PHOENIX, Ariz. - Seattle U softball began its second to last road trip of the season, falling to Grand Canyon in a doubleheader, 3-9, and 4-5. Both Western Athletic Conference (WAC) contests took place at GCU Softball Stadium in Phoenix.
GAME ONE
The Redhawks did their damage in the second inning, putting up a three spot and getting GCU's starter pulled from the game. Kalyn Hill lead off the inning with a single to right field before Mekenzie Madokoro took four straight balls to put two runners on with no outs. Katie Walling put Seattle U on the board two batters later, smacking a ball through the left side for an RBI single. Olivia Viggiano followed with a slap to left center field that would roll all the way to the wall, bringing the Redhawks to within one at that point.
T2 | LIV FINDS THE GAP!
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GAME ONE SCORING SUMMARY
- First Inning: Grand Canyon scored four runs on three hits.
- Second Inning: Katie Walling singled to left field, scoring the opening run. Olivia Viggiano doubled to left center field to score two runs.
- Fourth Inning: The Lopes scored one run on two hits.
- Sixth Inning: GCU scored four runs on four hits.
Seattle U tied this contest in the second inning as Katie Walling smashed a two-run shot over the left field wall. Lily Garcia opened the inning with a single to left field before Walling crushed it in the very next at bat.
T3 | KATIE GOES YARDDDDDD
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The Redhawks fought until the end in this one, making it a one run game in the top of the sixth. Tai Wilson and Madison Kahwaty slapped back-to-back singles to put two runners on with only one out for Jocelynn De La Cruz. De La Cruz didn't take long, hitting the first pitch down the right field line for a two-RBI double.
Izzy Dino came into this game in the fifth inning in relief of Grace Luderer, giving the Redhawks a chance to win after sending all six GCU batters she faced down in order.
GAME TWO SCORING SUMMARY
- First Inning: Grand Canyon scored two runs on two hits.
- Third Inning: Katie Walling hit a two-run home run to left field. Grand Canyon scored one run on one hit.
- Fourth Inning: GCU scored two runs on two hits.
- Sixth Inning: Jocelynn De La Cruz doubled down the right field line for two RBIs.
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