Toros Softball Splits on Day Two of Schutt Lead Off Classic
CSUDH takes 7-2 Win Over Eastern New Mexico Before Falling 5-3 to Abilene Christian
February 16, 2007

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Phoenix, AZ -- Cal State Dominguez Hills was one strike away from sweeping its opponents on day two of the Schutt Lead Off Classic, but Abilene Christian spoiled the fun by rallying for a 5-3 win in the late game after CSUDH disposed of Eastern New Mexico, 7-2, in the opener.

The Toros took a 2-0 lead in their 1st inning at-bat against Eastern New Mexico, using a Jodi Nakawatase RBI double and Katie Garcia fielder’s choice for the runs. After the Zias cut the deficit in half with a solo blast in the top of the 3rd, CSUDH exploded for five runs in the 5th to put the game away.

In the frame, an infield error allowed pinch-runner Jamie Portillo to score from 3B and advanced Erika Gonzalez from 2B, where she reached after connecting for a double. Jennifer Frazier followed with a sacrifice fly and, after Nakawatasi belted her second double of the game to score Araceli Martinez, Michelle Medina drove in the final two runs for the Toros with a booming double.

Eastern New Mexico added a run in the 6th with another solo shot off Toro hurler Jennifer Martinez, but it would be too little, too late as CSUDH came away with the 7-2 win. Nakawatasi and J. Martinez each tallied two hits in the win, while Medina and Nakawatasi drove in two runs apiece.

In the circle, J. Martinez scattered 7 hits in her complete game win as the Toros committed one error in the contest.

Against Abilene Christian in the late game, the Toros held a 3-2 lead heading into the top of the 7th when ACU rallied for three runs in their 5-3 win. Frazier got the Toros going in the 1st with an RBI single to knot the game at 1-1, after which Frazier again did damage two innings later with a 2RBI double. That's where the score stood until ACU notched a single run in the 6th, and three in the 7th for the win.

Katie Jordan enjoyed a 3-for-4 game and Frazier collected 2 hits to lead the Toros, while J. Martinez fanned 3 against 1 walk in the circle.

CSUDH continues the Schutt Tournament tomorrow morning at 11:30 am, against the winner of WNMU vs. Tarleton State match-up.