LA MIRADA, Calif. - Late inning dramatics propelled the Red Hawks in a game 1 comeback of the Eagles of Biola University. Simpson came up clutch in the top of the 7th inning driving in 3 runs off of a 2-run double from
Kayla Bailey and then another RBI off of a
Kaylana Mah single. Simpson continued its momentum into game 2 as they got an early lead for
Hailee Nichols and never looked back.
NOTABLE STATS:
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Madison Wright extends her hitting streak to 19 (second all-time in Simpson history) combining for five hits in the two games.
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Courtney Dunn holds off the Eagles in game 1 to get the win in relief after pitching 4.2 innings.
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Hailee Nichols continues to deal for Simpson completing the shutout and now hasn't given up an earned run in 15.1 innings pitched.
-Kaylana Mah hits her first homerun of the year and the 14th of her career.
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Mia Olvera went 3-3 in game 1 with 3-run homerun and she also came around to score each time she got on base.
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Madison Wright has the 7th best batting average in the nation at .532.
-The Red Hawks are currently ranked 6th in the nation in opposing batting average at .207.
UP NEXT:
The Red Hawks will close their 14 game road trip by facing Shepherd University on March 25th in Glendale, Calif. commencing at 11:00 am.