FULLERTON, Calif. - The Cal State Fullerton Titans women's softball team defeated the Weber State Wildcats 3-2 on Thursday night for the start of the Tri-Tournament with co-hosts Long Beach and LMU.
The game was originally scheduled for Friday night but was moved to Thursday afternoon due to pending inclement weather.
After Wednesday's two losses, the Titans were eager to shake last night's results. The Titans scored early to take control of the game with runs in the second and third inning.
Alexia Lopez singled up the middle to bring in Hannah Becerra for the first run.
END 2 | @alexia_lopez15 singles up the middle to bring in one run! The Titans lead 1-0
— Titans Softball (@Fullerton_SB) March 9, 2023
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Alexa Neal doubled in Antuanett Dean after smacking it over the center fielder's head to give the Titans a 2-0 lead.
B3 | @alexaneil42 hits one over the outfielder's head to bring in a run to make it a 2-0 game#TusksUp pic.twitter.com/Lu46KwWI4F
— Titans Softball (@Fullerton_SB) March 9, 2023
Weber State tied the game up after getting two runs in the top of the fourth inning to make it a 2-2 game.
However, the Titans regained the lead in the bottom of the inning. With runners on first and second, Deshea Hill came up clutch in a pinch hitting opportunity and knocked one up the middle to score Maggie Paulovich. Hannah Becerra also tried to score on the play but was called out on the throw home.
END 4 | @hill_deshea comes through with a pinch hit RBI single to give the Titans the lead again!
— Titans Softball (@Fullerton_SB) March 10, 2023
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The Wildcats tried to make things interesting after getting two runners on in the seventh inning with two outs in the inning. However, Sutherlin was able to induce a flyout to end the game and secure the win for the Titans.
Myka Sutherlin pitched another seven-inning complete game and allowed just two runs on six hits, one walk, and struck out 7.
The Titans are scheduled to face Purdue on Friday at 3:00 p.m. However, there is rain on the forecast projected for the whole day on Friday, so Friday's schedule may be altered.
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