Top Teams Split in CCAA Softball Play
Daisy Flores's game winning single in the bottom of the ninth, splits series
April 13, 2002

Complete Box Score - Game 1

Complete Box Score - Game 2

CARSON, Calif.- It was a battle.. A battle between two teams , one trying to stay at the top of the CCAA standings, one trying to move up in the standings.

It was a battle of teams that swept their opponents in action yesterday. CS Dominguez Hills and UC Davis faced off in CCAA action today, in a battle of two of the top teams in the conference. The Toros swept Chico State yesterday, as the Aggies were doing the same to CS Bakersfield.

Saturday they faced off in the much anticipated double header. In game one, it was the Aggies who struck first. In the top of the third, they began their scoring drive off three consecutive singles. With bases loaded, Aggie Shymala White reached first on a fielders choice that brought in a UCD run.

The Aggies would threaten again in the top of the fourth, with runners in scoring position due to Toros errors. But senior hurler Patrina Smith was able to throw some smart pitches to retire the inning.

CSUDH would try to answer, but strong pitching and a solid infield kept the Toros hits numbered. The Toros were only able to get four hits in the game, compared to the six put on the board by the Aggies. The final was a shutout for UCD, 1-0.

Amy Rosson threw for the UCD win. She is now 19-2 on the season. Patrina Smith was charged the loss. She is now 12-8 this year.

The second game opened in much the same manner. The Aggies threatened many times in the opening innings, including a bases loaded situation. But the Toros defense and freshman pitcher Valerie Long, who was a perfect 5-0 going into today's game, was able to end the UCD scoring hopes.

The first five innings were a battle of defense and pitching, with very few hits and most of the innings going three and out. In the top of the sixth, the Aggies put together what appeared to be their best scoring opportunity of the day after two solid singles.But Val Long stayed strong to get the Toros out of the inning. At the end of seven, it was still tied at a tense 0-0.

With bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth, Daisy Flores was up for the Toros. The catcher nailed a single up the center for the game winning run. The Toros pulled out the 1-0 win They are now 27-16 on the season. Val Long is now a perfect 6-0.