CHICO, Calif. – The Yotes traveled to Chico to take on the Chico State Wildcats in their second CCAA series of the season. CSUSB could not seem to catch the Wildcats as they fell short in both games, closing the series, 0-4.
In the first game, the Yotes were unable to cross the plates collecting just three hits on the game.
Samantha Vargas was lead pitcher for CSUSB as she pitched three innings collecting four strikeouts. The Yotes collected 18 putouts on the game. Chico State won the first game, 0-5.
The second game CSUSB started to find their stride. The Yotes were first to put points on the board scoring three runs by the fifth inning. CSUSB also kept the Wildcats scoreless for the first five innings.
Alyssa Martinez connected on two hits for two RBI's and hit the only homerun for the Yotes. CSUSB narrowly missed the Wildcats as Chico State won the game, 5-4.
"The scores do not reflect how well we played this weekend as a team" said coach
Dee Payan. "We were in every game, but couldn't get the timely hit when we had runners in scoring position. We will use this weekend as a minor setback, for a major comeback."
CSUSB is scheduled to play their next doubleheader on Friday, March 4
th with first pitch at 12 p.m. at the CSUSB Softball Park against Cal State San Marcos. Streaming is available on the ccaanetwork.com.
