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Softball's 10 Hits Lead Tigers Past Cal State Fullerton 4-3
March 16, 2004 | Softball
March 16, 2004
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Fullerton, Calif. - Kristin Del Calvo hit a three-run homer and, after averaging less than five hits in its first nine games, Princeton got 10 hits against Cal State Fullerton en route to a 4-3 win at the Titan Softball Complex. Erin Snyder went 2 for 3 with an RBI and had 10 strikeouts for the Tigers, who improve to 6-4 overall.
The Titans struck first and early when they put two runs on the board in the first. Julie Watson hit an infield single and advanced to third off a sacrifice bunt and an error. Billie Akauola and Jody Campbell walked to load the bases before Candice Baker singled up the middle, scoring two runs. Snyder struck out two to end the inning.
In the top of third, Wendy Bingham hit an infield single, advanced to second on a Kristin Lueke sacrifice bunt and moved to third when Stephanie Steel singled through the right side. After Melissa Finley singled to the pitcher, Snyder hit a rocket past first base first that scored Bingham with the out at first. With two outs and runners on second and third, Del Calvo hit first home run of the season to give Princeton a 4-2 lead. In the bottom of the fifth Lindsey Bashor singled through the right, Baker singled to center field and both advanced on Princeton's second error of the game, which scored Bashor. The Tigers escaped the inning with a 4-3 lead when catcher Ty Ries fumbled and recovered a pitch by Snyder, who covered home and caught Baker stealing for the third out.
Bingham and Finley each had two hits and scored one run apiece for Princeton. Cal State Fullerton had five errors and Brooke Weekley took the loss on the mound with just three strikeouts in seven innings.
The Tigers return to Cal State Fullerton tomorrow when they face Pacific at 7 p.m., kicking off the five-day Kia Klassic.