DAVIS, Calif. – The University of California San Diego (10-24) completed a successful doubleheader against UC Davis (12-28) on Friday, starting with a 4-1 victory followed by a commanding 9-1 win in five innings at La Rue Field.
The Tritons' overall record improved to 10-24, with a Big West Conference record of 8-9. UC Davis now holds an overall record of 12-28, with a conference record of 6 -11.
UC SAN DIEGO 4, UC DAVIS 1
In the first game,
India Caldwell delivered a complete game for the Tritons, pitching seven innings with one earned run on five hits and four strikeouts, while using 125 pitches.
Lily Hermosillo contributed offensively with two RBIs on one hit, including a double.
Ryanna Alano also stood out, recording two hits, one RBI, and one stolen base while scoring a run.
Haley Garcia added to the offense with two hits, one RBI, and one stolen base, demonstrating strong performance at the plate.
UC SAN DIEGO 9, UC DAVIS 1 (5 INN.)
In the second game, UC San Diego showcased a consistent offensive performance, scoring in each of the first five innings.
Morgan Eng stood out, scoring two runs and stealing a base in her leadoff role.
Alexa DeMarse contributed significantly with a hit, a run, and an RBI, alongside two assists in the field.
Zara Wasserman excelled offensively, hitting a home run and recording two hits with an RBI.
In the circle,
Callie Christian delivered her first collegiate complete game performance, allowing just two hits and one earned run over five innings.
TRITON TIDBITS
- After taking both games in the Friday doubleheader, UC San Diego improves to 8-6 in the all-time series against the Aggies.
- India Caldwell is now 6 strikeouts away from the 200-mark in her time at UC San Diego.
- Freshman Callie Christian tossed her first complete game at the collegiate level in game two of the doubleheader.
- Zara Wasserman hit her second home run of the season in game two.
- Ryanna Alano went 2-for-5 with a run scored, a sac bunt, and an RBI over the two games.
About UC San Diego Athletics
After two decades as one of the most successful programs in NCAA Division II, the UC San Diego intercollegiate athletics program has begun a new era as a member of the Big West Conference in NCAA Division I. The 23-sport Tritons earned 30 team and nearly 150 individual national championships during its time in Divisions II and III and helped guide 1,400 scholar-athletes to All-America honors. A total of 83 Tritons have earned Academic All-America honors, while 38 have garnered prestigious NCAA Post Graduate Scholarships. UC San Diego scholar-athletes exemplify the academic ideals of one of the world's preeminent institutions, graduating at an average rate of 90 percent, the highest rate among public institutions in Division I or II. For more information on the Tritons, visit UCSDtritons.com or follow UC San Diego Athletics on social media @UCSDtritons.
