By Stephany Bravo
Staff Writer
The ’Runners women’s softball team had an efficacious win in a doubleheader against the Seattle University Redhawks, scoring 2-1 the first game and 3-0 the final game on Saturday April 19 at the CSUB softball complex.
The ’Runners, with a current record of 13-35-1, started their first game with two runs in the fourth inning.
“We all just came out strong, we wanted to do it for the seniors and to start a winning streak towards the end of the season,” said junior third baseman Madison Bundy.
Bundy highlighted the first game by leaping to catch a foul ball delivered by Seattle in the seventh inning, leaving the ’Runners with a 2-1 win.
Before the start of the second game the ’Runners acknowledged and said their valedictions to five seniors.
The team, along with Jordan Lovett, the CSUB Superfan, applauded and gave roses to right fielder Taylor DeSilva, catcher Kara Frankhouser, second baseman Shay Fryer, first baseman Amy Ricciardi and left fielder Karissa Veiga on Senior Day.
“It’s bittersweet being a senior but it’s been fun. [I] love the team, coaches are great, it’s a good program,” said senior second baseman Shay Fryer.
Fryer was hindered early in the season with a knee injury but was able to return and help contribute to the team. She attempted to bunt as often as she could, giving the opportunity to drive in runs.
“Just going into everything confident, hitting wise, defensively, just knowing that [I] can do it, and that [I] have the ability to,” said Fryer in regards to her ability to overcome her injury.
In the second game, the ’Runners remained stable by playing small ball scoring a run in the first three innings.
The team was not as effective on Friday, losing 4-3 to the Redhawks.
This is the first WAC series victory for the ’Runners since they joined the conference.
“The conference series win was a big thing for us, this is the start to keep playing well, every game is important to keep building for that championship,” said Head Coach Crissy Buck-Ziegler.
The ’Runners will travel to Kansas City for a weekend series as the season begins to wrap up.