Women’s softball steals another victory

The Eagles scrapped for a win in the final inning, 6-4.

Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief • February 5, 2022

Photo courtesy of Courtesy of Biola Athletics

On Feb. 5, women’s softball secured their second consecutive win against the San Francisco State University Gators at home. The Eagles were on the outs for the first three innings due to the Gators’ early three-point lead. Biola began their fight in the fourth inning, steadily depleting the point deficit until they secured a lasting victory at the bottom of the ninth inning.

SLOW AND STEADY

The Eagles were stagnant for the first three innings, scoring a total of three ones but leaving eight players on base. At the top of the fourth inning, redshirt junior outfielder Madison Blossey hit a single to the left which advanced redshirt sophomore utility player Alexis Lara to score the Eagles’ first point.

Swiftly following Lara on third base, sophomore first base player Abie Nowak reached home off sophomore outfielder Maddie Riley’s single. Biola headed into the fifth inning only one point behind San Francisco State.

PULLING AHEAD

The fifth and sixth innings were uneventful for both teams and Biola remained at a one-point disadvantage. Riley was able to tie the game at the top of the sixth inning, running home off of a fielder’s choice. Neither team scored for the rest of the inning.

Biola’s redshirt sophomore middle infielder Loren Meza scored at the top of the eight inning, pulling the Eagles ahead until the bottom of the inning when the Gators evened the score once again, 4-4.

The Eagles finally earned a successful lead at the top of the ninth with sophomore outfielder Allie Beck scoring on an error. Soon after, Riley scored another point on a wild pitch, securing Biola’s lead and victory, 6-4.

Women’s softball (3-1) will return to the field on Feb. 11 to face the Westcliff University Warriors at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Stats from today’s game are located on the Biola Athletics website.

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Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief

Natalie Willis is a junior journalism major who loves golden retrievers, Wes Anderson movies and rainy days. Hi! I am from Bakersfield, CA, land of cows and oil rigs. Growing up on a farm with a veterinarian father, I assumed I would follow in his footsteps to pursue a career in agriculture. God had other plans. Reluctantly, I listened but had every intention to switch my major from journalism to pretty much anything else. Half way through my freshman year, I was working on a portfolio project which involved pitching ideas, interviewing sources and telling a story—suddenly, everything clicked into place. I loved what I was doing, who I was meeting and where I thought I could go. God has a way of telling us we are on the right path and I have felt that throughout my college career. Three years ago, if someone told me I would be the editor-in-chief of a student news publication I would have politely advised them to seek counseling. Now, I cannot imagine a life without tight story deadlines and strict adherence to AP style. I am so excited to lead The Chimes this year as we enter into a new era of print media.