Softball splits in doubleheader versus Hawaii Hilo

The Eagles secured a win in the ninth inning but lost the second game, 5-2.

Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor • March 30, 2022

Softball splits in doubleheader versus Hawaii Hilo

Photo courtesy of Haylie Irving // THE CHIMES

On March 29, softball competed against the University of Hawaii at Hilo in a doubleheader at home. The Eagles were set to compete against the Vulcans for four games but the competition on March 28 was canceled due to rain.

NINTH INNING WIN

The first eight innings were uneventful with no runs earned on either side. At the bottom of the ninth inning the Eagles broke the silence and scored a run. Redshirt junior left-handed pitcher Jennifer Morinishi hit a single to left center, sending redshirt sophomore infielder Rilee Ruvalcaba to second base and freshman utility Hailey Paull to home.

The Eagles made a comeback and won, 1-0.

VULCANS CLAW THE EAGLES

The Vulcans made the first run of the second game at the top of the first inning, making the score 1-0. The Eagles were unable to get any hits at the bottom of the first inning. The Vulcans attacked again in the third inning, adding another run to their lead.

At the bottom of the fifth inning the Eagles scored two runs and tied the game 2-2. Sophomore outfielder Allie Beck hit a single to left center field, sending redshirt junior outfielder Maddison Blossey in to score and Ruvalcaba reached home on a throwing error.

The next three innings remained scoreless, but the tie was broken by Hawaii Hilo as they made three runs in the ninth inning. The Eagles were unable to make any hits or score a run to decrease the deficit and lost, 5-2.

Softball (18-13 overall, 13-9 conference) will compete in the Tournament of Champions on April 1-2 starting at 2 p.m. Stats from today’s game are located on the Biola Athletics website.

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Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor

Natalie Hernandez is a junior journalism major who loves cooking with her boyfriend, enjoys photo adventures, and new experiences. [email protected] I was born and raised in California, but I have always moved around. Although I have always lived here I have never missed the opportunity to get out of LA. My father is an immigrant and my mother is first-generation Mexican. I am the first in my family to attend college and I am proud of that. School does not come easy to me and I am glad I have pushed myself. I went to college in Seattle, WA but moved back due to my mother getting sick. When I got back to LA, I hit the ground running. I enrolled in community college and started working. I didn't really know what I wanted to do. I took one photography class and I knew this is what I want to do. My love for journalism, photography, and sports started on the sidelines of my high school football field. Every single game junior-senior year you could find me on the sidelines taking photos or getting a quote from a coach. I have never been athletic but I enjoy watching and learning about all different sports. I love telling stories. This is just my first year at Biola as a transfer student and first semester at The Chimes but I can’t wait to see what the future holds.