Softball Falls to Oregon State

Sunday, March 1

Fresno, Calif.

12:00 PM

Rutgers

4-5

Oregon State

16-5

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	Runs R	Hits H	Errors E
Rutgers	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	3	7	2
Oregon State	1	0	1	3	2	1	X	8	9	2

Mar 01 | Softball

Box Score

March 1, 2015

Final Stats

FRESNO, CALIF. (Mar. 1, 2015) - Despite a seventh inning rally, the Rutgers softball team fell to Oregon State, 8-3, in its finale at the Fresno State Louisville Slugger Bash on Sunday morning.

RU moves to an overall record of 4-5 and ends the tournament with a record of 2-2. OSU improves to a mark of 16-5 on the season.

Senior outfielder Jackie Bates (Lincroft, N.J.) went 2-for-3 to lead the Scarlet Knights, including one run, one walk and one putout. Freshman Sierra Maddox (Kennesaw, Ga.) went 1-for-1 as a pinch hitter for RU, recording her first career double.

After drawing a walk, Bates advanced to third via a wild pitch and a passed ball. Junior Jordan Whitley (Clayton, Del.) came up to bat, blasting a single to center field to bring Bates home. RU ended the top of the first up, 1-0.

Due to two Rutgers miscues, Oregon State brought in a run to tie the game, 1-1, at the bottom of the first. Senior Alyssa Landrith (Vacaville, Calif.) and the defense would strand the leading run to end the inning.

Sophomore Bridget Carr (Peaquannock, N.J.) registered a lead-off single to open the second inning. After advancing to third on an OSU error, Carr hussled home on a fielder's choice and nearly made it before being tagged out at the plate.

The Beavers capitalized on two hits in the bottom of the third to take the lead, 2-1. Landrith struck out the final batter to keep it a one-run game. OSU would go on to extend its lead to 5-1 with three runs in the bottom of the fourth. Junior Dresden Maddox (Kennesaw, Ga.) entered the circle for RU forcing a putout of the final batter to end the Beavers' spark.

In the top of the fifth, junior Stephanie Huang (Paramus, N.J.) recorded a base hit and shortly after stole second base in an attempt to get the RU offense going. However, the Scarlet Knights closed the inning with no runs.

A home run from Sammi Norland scored two runs to move the Beavers in front, 7-1, at the bottom of the fifth. OSU would register another run in the bottom of the sixth to move ahead 8-1.

Entering the seventh Sierra Maddox entered to pinch hit for RU, recording her first career double and eventually advancing to third on a wild pitch. Sophomore Carly Todd (Deptford, N.J.) then recorded a double of her own to score Maddox. Up next, senior Chandler Howard (North Wilmington, Del.) reached on a fielding error as Todd scored. Bates came up to bat recording a single, however, the rally would end there as the game ended with a final score of 8-3.

Rutgers returns to action at the Lobo Classic hosted by New Mexico from March 6-8. The tournament features host New Mexico and CSU-Bakersfield.

KNIGHT NOTES

Jackie Bates extended her hit streak to five consecutive games, going 2-for-3 on the day.
Bates recorded six hits across the weekend, including a homer and three doubles.
Sierra Maddox recorded the first double of her career in the loss.
Bridget Carr recorded the third hit of her career and second of the season.
Alyssa Landrith recorded three strikeouts in the game, moving her career total to 516. The senior lefty is now two strike outs away from tying for first in the all-time career record books.

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