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Photo by: Nick Monaghan
Rams finish Colorado State Classic II perfect
3/10/2019 5:41:00 PM | Softball
CSU finishes the weekend 5-0, including run-rule victories in four games
FORT COLLINS, Colo. – The Colorado State softball team finished the Colorado State Classic II with a perfect record after cruising past Wagner College and Syracuse on Sunday each 8-0 in five innings.
Rams 8, Seahawks 0 (5) | Box Score
Colorado State dominated the game from start to finish as pitcher Taylor Gilmore allowed just two hits – both coming in the top of the third – while the offense spread 10 hits over the field.
The Rams got on the board in the bottom of the second after Isabelle Navarro hit her second homer of the season to give CSU a 2-0 lead. CSU added another two runs in the third and fourth frames. Colorado State scored its seventh run of the game on a Navarro double before finishing the game with a walk-off double by Tara Shadowen.
NOTES
- Haley Donaldson, Amber Nelson and Isabella Navarro all recorded two hits apiece, including Donaldson who had two doubles
- Navarro led the Rams with three RBI and two runs scored
- CSU again recorded four extra-base hits
- Taylor Gilmore (3-1) earned the win while recording her second complete-game shutout
Rams 8, Orange 0 (5) | Box Score
CSU kept its offense and defense in check in the final game of the day, as it cruised to another quick-game victory.
The Rams scored first after Danni Klein took the fifth pitch of the game over the left-field fence to lead, 2-0. Later in the inning, Ashley Ruiz knocked a two-run single to right center to put the score at 4-0.
Colorado State added to its lead in the second after Klein hit a sac fly and Lauren Buchanan reached on an Orange error which scored a run. CSU looked to end the game early as it led 8-0 in the bottom of the third after Ruiz hit her fourth homer of the season.
Syracuse was kept quiet, recording just two hits in the game.
NOTES
- Ashley Ruiz led the office with a 2-for-2 performance, including four RBI
- Danni Klein also added to the offense with three RBI
- Jessica Jarecki (8-1) earned her fourth complete-game shutout allowing just two hits and striking out five
STAT OF THE GAME
Colorado State did not allow a run in the two games Sunday, while scoring 16 runs to end both contests by the run rule.
QUOTES
Head Coach Jen Fisher on the run-rule victories…
"Our team is understanding how one or two little things can turn into big things. In the past, we relied on one or two big hits and then be disappointed in ourselves. We did a great job with hustle plays all weekend; running things out, drawing the walk, taking the hit-by-pitch and that can turn into run-rule victories because you have people on base when the big hit comes. I think the players are finally seeing that in action and buying into it."
UP NEXT
Colorado State will begin Mountain West Conference action next weekend hosting Fresno State for a three-day series starting Friday afternoon at Ram Field.
Rams 8, Seahawks 0 (5) | Box Score
Colorado State dominated the game from start to finish as pitcher Taylor Gilmore allowed just two hits – both coming in the top of the third – while the offense spread 10 hits over the field.
The Rams got on the board in the bottom of the second after Isabelle Navarro hit her second homer of the season to give CSU a 2-0 lead. CSU added another two runs in the third and fourth frames. Colorado State scored its seventh run of the game on a Navarro double before finishing the game with a walk-off double by Tara Shadowen.
NOTES
- Haley Donaldson, Amber Nelson and Isabella Navarro all recorded two hits apiece, including Donaldson who had two doubles
- Navarro led the Rams with three RBI and two runs scored
- CSU again recorded four extra-base hits
- Taylor Gilmore (3-1) earned the win while recording her second complete-game shutout
Rams 8, Orange 0 (5) | Box Score
CSU kept its offense and defense in check in the final game of the day, as it cruised to another quick-game victory.
The Rams scored first after Danni Klein took the fifth pitch of the game over the left-field fence to lead, 2-0. Later in the inning, Ashley Ruiz knocked a two-run single to right center to put the score at 4-0.
Colorado State added to its lead in the second after Klein hit a sac fly and Lauren Buchanan reached on an Orange error which scored a run. CSU looked to end the game early as it led 8-0 in the bottom of the third after Ruiz hit her fourth homer of the season.
Syracuse was kept quiet, recording just two hits in the game.
NOTES
- Ashley Ruiz led the office with a 2-for-2 performance, including four RBI
- Danni Klein also added to the offense with three RBI
- Jessica Jarecki (8-1) earned her fourth complete-game shutout allowing just two hits and striking out five
STAT OF THE GAME
Colorado State did not allow a run in the two games Sunday, while scoring 16 runs to end both contests by the run rule.
QUOTES
Head Coach Jen Fisher on the run-rule victories…
"Our team is understanding how one or two little things can turn into big things. In the past, we relied on one or two big hits and then be disappointed in ourselves. We did a great job with hustle plays all weekend; running things out, drawing the walk, taking the hit-by-pitch and that can turn into run-rule victories because you have people on base when the big hit comes. I think the players are finally seeing that in action and buying into it."
UP NEXT
Colorado State will begin Mountain West Conference action next weekend hosting Fresno State for a three-day series starting Friday afternoon at Ram Field.
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Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Gilmore, Taylor (3-1)
L: Van Orman,Amelia (1-2)
Batting:
2B: Donaldson, Haley 2 ; Navarro, Isabella 1 ; Shadowen, Tara 1
HR: Navarro, Isabella 1
RBI: Donaldson, Haley 2 ; Nelson, Amber 1 ; Navarro, Isabella 3 ; Shadowen, Tara 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Michelena, Ashley 1 ; Klein, Danni 1 ; Donaldson, Haley 1 ; Polenz, Brooke 1 ; Gamboa, Corina 1 ; Navarro, Isabella 2 ; Shadowen, Tara 1
SB: Klein, Danni 1
Game Leaders
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