March 6, 2009

Game 1
Game 2

SEASIDE, Calif. – The Cal State Monterey Bay softball team swept the Coyotes of Cal State San Bernardino on Friday in CCAA action.

The Otters took game one 3-2 before shutting out the Coyotes 5-0 in the night cap.

The Otters jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first inning on a double by #Shae Olds# and #Lucia Rodriguez#'s 2-run home run to center field.

The Coyotes scored a single run in the fourth on a CSUMB error.

CSUSB added another run in the sixth on a walk with bases loaded.

#Shelair Rowell# (5.1 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 0 ER, 5 SO) earned the victory and #Jessica Boyle# (1.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 2 SO) came in for relief to grab the save.

In the closer #Niki Ames# singled to second base to score leadoff batter Lopez in the third. With two outs, Rodriguez hit a 2-run double to center field.

#Ashlee Trotter#'s 2 RBI double to left center field clinched the victory of the Otters.

#Michelle Tating# (7.0 IP, 4 H, 6 SO) pitched a complete seven-inning game shutout to record the victory.

#Jennifer Montez# and Rodriguez both went 3-for-6 on the day with Rodriguez hitting her fourth home run of the season.

CSUMB hosts the Coyotes on Saturday, Mar. 7 at 12:00 p.m. at Otter Softball Field.