Colorado State University Athletics
Saturday, April 7
Fort Collins, Colo.
1 PM MT
Colorado State
3
vs
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New Mexico
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Recap: Colorado State splits series opener with New Mexico
4/7/2018 8:40:00 PM | Softball
FORT COLLINS, Colo. – The Colorado State softball team started its New Mexico series on Saturday afternoon, splitting the opening day. The Rams allowed four-unanswered runs in game one of the series, which led to a 5-3 loss in 10 frames before taking care of business in game two with an 8-0 win in five innings. The series opener was originally scheduled to start on Friday afternoon, but inclement weather forced it to be moved to a Saturday doubleheader.
[GAME ONE RECAP]
Box Score
As of recent memory, the Rams scored in the first inning – six of their last seven games – after loading the bases for Danni Klein who drew a RBI walk.
New Mexico tied the game at 1-1 in the top of the third after a RBI single.
Colorado State retook the lead in the bottom of the fifth after a lead-off double by Haley Donaldson and a RBI single by Corina Gamboa. Amber Nelson followed with a single to center to score pinch runner Jordan Acosta with a little help from a Lobo throwing error. The Rams loaded the bases for the third time of the game, but stranded them.
The Lobos mounted their comeback with two outs in the top of the seventh as they put runners on first and second base before a double down the left-field line cleared them and tied the game at 3-3.
Both teams fought in extra innings, but it was New Mexico who took the lead in the 10th frame on a double and a single to put the pressure on the Rams who trailed 5-3.
CSU had a pair of runners on with two outs, but couldn't convert them into runs.
NOTES
- Haley Donaldson and Ashley Michelena recorded two hits to lead the Rams.
- Corina Gamboa and Danni Klein tallied the two RBI in the loss.
- Bridgette Hutton suffered the loss pitching the complete game striking out nine batters.
- The Rams hit .167 (2-12) with two outs and .222 (4-18), including .231 (3-13) with runners in scoring position.
[GAME TWO RECAP]
Box Score
Colorado State rebounded and took care of business in the second game of the day.
The Rams cruised out to a 2-0 lead after the first inning as Donaldson hit a single and had some assistance with a Lobo fielding error to push Sarah Muzik around to score who walked to lead off. Amber Nelson followed Donaldson forcing a walk, and with a wild pitch let Donaldson score.
CSU added to its lead in the bottom of the second as Hannah McCorkhill knocked a single to right field to score Madison Kilcrease. Colorado State again scored in the following inning as Nelson hit her second homer of the season to left center.
The Rams' offense continued to roll, scoring three more runs in the fifth with a Gamboa single and Kilcrease double. CSU finished the game via the run rule as Donaldson hit a double to right center to score pinch hitter Nicole Valdez from first.
NOTES
- The shutout was the fourth of the season and third against a Mountain West foe. The Rams have recorded a shutout in each of its Mountain West series.
- Haley Donaldson finished with three hits, including another double.
- Madison Kilcrease tallied two hits, both doubles, and two RBI.
- Alison Petty earned the complete-game shutout – her first of the season – as she struck out seven batters and allowed just three hits.
- The Rams finished batting .429 (3-7) with two outs, .389 (7-18) with runners on and .500 (3-6) with runners in scoring position.
STAT OF THE DAY
The Rams shutout its third conference opponent in game two. CSU shutout three Mountain West opponents in 2018.
NEXT
Colorado State will finish the New Mexico series with a rubber match starting at 12 p.m., on Sunday at Ram Field.
[GAME ONE RECAP]
Box Score
As of recent memory, the Rams scored in the first inning – six of their last seven games – after loading the bases for Danni Klein who drew a RBI walk.
New Mexico tied the game at 1-1 in the top of the third after a RBI single.
Colorado State retook the lead in the bottom of the fifth after a lead-off double by Haley Donaldson and a RBI single by Corina Gamboa. Amber Nelson followed with a single to center to score pinch runner Jordan Acosta with a little help from a Lobo throwing error. The Rams loaded the bases for the third time of the game, but stranded them.
The Lobos mounted their comeback with two outs in the top of the seventh as they put runners on first and second base before a double down the left-field line cleared them and tied the game at 3-3.
Both teams fought in extra innings, but it was New Mexico who took the lead in the 10th frame on a double and a single to put the pressure on the Rams who trailed 5-3.
CSU had a pair of runners on with two outs, but couldn't convert them into runs.
NOTES
- Haley Donaldson and Ashley Michelena recorded two hits to lead the Rams.
- Corina Gamboa and Danni Klein tallied the two RBI in the loss.
- Bridgette Hutton suffered the loss pitching the complete game striking out nine batters.
- The Rams hit .167 (2-12) with two outs and .222 (4-18), including .231 (3-13) with runners in scoring position.
[GAME TWO RECAP]
Box Score
Colorado State rebounded and took care of business in the second game of the day.
The Rams cruised out to a 2-0 lead after the first inning as Donaldson hit a single and had some assistance with a Lobo fielding error to push Sarah Muzik around to score who walked to lead off. Amber Nelson followed Donaldson forcing a walk, and with a wild pitch let Donaldson score.
CSU added to its lead in the bottom of the second as Hannah McCorkhill knocked a single to right field to score Madison Kilcrease. Colorado State again scored in the following inning as Nelson hit her second homer of the season to left center.
The Rams' offense continued to roll, scoring three more runs in the fifth with a Gamboa single and Kilcrease double. CSU finished the game via the run rule as Donaldson hit a double to right center to score pinch hitter Nicole Valdez from first.
NOTES
- The shutout was the fourth of the season and third against a Mountain West foe. The Rams have recorded a shutout in each of its Mountain West series.
- Haley Donaldson finished with three hits, including another double.
- Madison Kilcrease tallied two hits, both doubles, and two RBI.
- Alison Petty earned the complete-game shutout – her first of the season – as she struck out seven batters and allowed just three hits.
- The Rams finished batting .429 (3-7) with two outs, .389 (7-18) with runners on and .500 (3-6) with runners in scoring position.
STAT OF THE DAY
The Rams shutout its third conference opponent in game two. CSU shutout three Mountain West opponents in 2018.
NEXT
Colorado State will finish the New Mexico series with a rubber match starting at 12 p.m., on Sunday at Ram Field.
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