Scores:
Williams 2, Chapman 3
Williams 6, Chapman 1
Location: Orange, CA
Records: Williams 6-5; Pomona 9-7
The Short Story: A Williams comeback was short lived in game one as the two runs they scored in the top of the sixth inning were matched by the Panthers in the bottom of that inning. The Eph bats couldn't solve Chapman's pitcher as Williams managed only three hits in game one. Game two was a different story as the Ephs had twelve hits, including a monster shot by
Emily Borrazzo '27 that clipped the top of the El Camino Real Park's 30' high left field foul pole. Borrazzo also pitched the full six innings for the Ephs in game one, and classmate
Katie Blanch '27 went the distance on the mound for the win in game two.
Coach's Take: "The frosh had a great day today. In addition to the two complete game pitching outings, Emily's first collegiate home run was very exciting,
Justine Dunaway '27 made a highlight reel diving catch in the outfield and hit the ball hard as well. The team has great leaders in many key positions on the field and today
Vicky Trujillo Balderas '25 and
Sydney Fleming '25 had especially good days on defense. We have seventeen players contributing to our success each day and today was a good example of that. I'm excited to get home and build on the work we've done here." Head Coach
Kris Herman
Game 1
How it Happened
- Chapman scored one run in the first and then both pitchers and defenses went to work, with no more scoring until the 6th.
- Williams went ahead 2-1 in the 6th on back to back RBI doubles by Sydney Fleming '25 and Justine Dunaway '27.
- A squeeze play in the bottom of the 6th was the difference maker for the Panthers.
- Emily Borrazzo '27 pitched a complete game on little notice and took a hard luck loss.
Game 2
How it Happened
- Williams scored once in the first inning and never looked back, adding five more runs including three in the top of the seventh, to seal the win on their final day of the trip.
- The Ephs top four batters had nine of the team's twelve hits on the day, led by #3 batter Kelly McGuigan '24 with three hits, including two hard hit doubles and Kayla Chang '25 had two hits, scored two runs and stole a base in a productive day.
- Chapman's left field foul pole is set 230' from the plate and is 30' high. Emily Borrazzo's first HR clipped the top of the pole on its way out.
- Katie Blanch '27 had a great day on the mound, giving up just one unearned run in seven complete innings to move her record to 2-0.
Up Next: Williams plays at Tufts University in a doubleheader to open conference play on Friday March 29th at 1:00 pm.
