Scores:
Williams 1, Cal Lutheran 0
Williams 3, Cal Lutheran 1
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA
Records: Williams 2-0, California Lutheran 3-7
The Short Story: Dominant pitching, great base running and timely hitting propel the Ephs to their first California sweep since 2019. Pitchers
Sadie Leonard '26 and
Elyse Chan '25 both were efficient in complete game wins.
Coach's Take: "It was great way to start the season. Both Sadie and Elyse pitched lights out, our defense got the job done behind them and it's always fun to have those big hits when we need them. Kudos to
Emily Borrazzo for a great first day of college softball. We are all excited to see what this team can do." - Head Coach
Kris Herman
Game 1
How it Happened
- Sadie Leonard '26 struck out the side after walking the lead off batter of the game and never looked back.
- Cal Lu's pitching was up to the challenge, setting down the first nine Ephs before a Tayler Wise '24 lead off single led to the lone Ephs run in the 4th. Kayla Chang '25 and Wise worked a double steal to score with no outs.
- Leonard made the run stand up, allowing just one base runner after facing their first batter.
Inside the Box Score
- Leonard struck out 12 and allowed just one hit in their first game out after a record breaking first-year season in 2023.
- It was a pitchers' duel as the Ephs only had four base runners in the game while CLU managed only two.
Game 2
How it Happened
- Emily Borrazzo '27 drove in two runs in the 6th to give the Ephs some cushion on the scoreboard.
- Elyse Chan '25 held the Regals to just one hit through the first six innings.
- Catcher Sydney Fleming '25 was outstanding behind the plate in both games, catching all fourteen innings.
- CLU was knocking on the door in the 7th, but Chan was able to shut the door with a popup to classmate Vicky Trujill Balderas '25 to end the game.
Inside the Box Score
- Chan was able to keep CLU off balance all game, eliciting fifteen ground balls.
- Borrazzo was 3-3 in her collegiate debut.
- Syd Fleming started the rally that led to all three Eph runs with a double to lead off the 6th inning.
Up Next: Williams is back in action Monday with two games at Whittier College, starting at 1:00 pm PDT.
