Ephs Sweep Occidental

Scores:    

Williams 10, Occidental 1

Williams 8, Occidental 1

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Records: Williams 5-1; Occidental 6-18

The Short Story: 

The Ephs first day in California was a good one as they parlayed nineteen hits, including five home runs, into eighteen runs, giving up just one earned run in a sweep of the Occidental Tigers in Los Angeles.  Senior captain Sydney Fleming had three home runs in the two games and first-year Dani Jackman hit her first, and second, homers of the year to lead the power show.  All four Williams pitchers were strong in the circle, allowing just one run in each game.

Coach's Take: 

"It was a great way to start our trip.  We got significant on-field contributions from every player and were able to showcase all four of our healthy pitchers in two strong wins.  The home runs are always fun -- and they were all no-doubters today -- yet let's not overlook the great defense and strong pitching.  When we get all aspects of the game firing it's especially fun and we look forward to getting back at in on Tuesday against a very strong Redlands team." - Eph head coach Kris Herman

Game 1

How it Happened 

• Katie Blanch '27 pitched three innings, not allowing a run and giving up just two hits.
   
• Sydney Fleming '25 led the offense with three RBI and a home run. 
   
• Alysa DeQuiroz '26 scored two runs and drove in two.
   
• First-year Dani Jackman also had two hits including her first collegiate home run.
   
• In the 3rd inning the Ephs had four hits to score four runs including the HRs by Jackman and Fleming.
   
• The run rule was in effect after the Ephs scored four runs in the sixth.
   
• Natalie Carter '27, seeing her first action of the year, combined with Blanch to give up just four hits in the victory.

Game 2

How it Happened 

• Sydney Fleming led the offense with two more home runs, three hits overall and four RBI.
   
• Kayla Chang '25 had two hits and scored in the top of the first to set the tone for the nightcap.
   
• Emily Borrazzo '27 saw her first action on the mound and pitched two scoreless innings, giving up just one hit and striking out two.
   
• Sadie Leonard '26 started and held the Tigers to zero earned runs on two hits in five innings pitched.
   
• Jackman added her second career home run in game 2, giving her three RBI on the day.
   
• Vicky Trujillo Balderas '25 had a strong day in the field, anchoring the defense from second base.