Ephs Sweep Sagehens in California

Scores:    

Williams 3, Pomona-Pitzer 0

Williams 7, Pomona-Pitzer 3

Location:  Claremont, CA

Records: Williams 10-4;  Pomona-Pitzer 15-7

The Short Story: 

Williams swept Pomona-Pitzer Saturday afternoon in Claremont, CA behind strong pitching and power hitting. Senior Sydney Fleming tied the Ephs career home run record with two bombs in the second game.  All the runs in game two scored on home runs, two by Fleming, two by Pomona pitcher Devin Waddell and Ephs first year Dani Jackman hit the third of her career.  Fleming and Alysa DeQuiroz led the offense on the day with four and three hits respectively.  Sadie Leonard '26 remains undefeated at 7-0, and Natalie Carter and Katie Blanch combined to lead the Ephs from the mound in game two, scattering five hits.

Coach's Take: 

Eph head coach Kris  Herman commented, "Sweeping a strong team today was just what we needed. We got great pitching, continued our strong hitting and had good defense all around.  It was a fun day with dozens of Williams fans on hand in southern California, and again was a true team effort.  We're excited for one more doubleheader before we head home to start NESCAC play."

Game 1

How it Happened 

• Williams struck in the top of the first for two runs, taking advantage of a wild pitch and an error after hits by DeQuiroz and Fleming.
   
• Sadie Leonard '26 won their seventh game of the season, giving up just one hit and striking out ten.
   
• Sidney Miller '26 returned to the field after batting a back injury for most of the winter and lead the Ephs with two hits.
   
• Leonard has had double digit strikeouts in all seven of their starts.

Game 2

• The Ephs again scored in the first on a lead off walk by Kayla Chang '25, a single by DeQuiroz and a home run by Sydney Fleming, her league-leading eighth of the season.
   
• Natalie Carter '27 got her first start of the year and gave up just one run on one hit in her 2.1 innings pitched.
   
• Sydney Fleming hit her second HR of the day in the top of the 7th to tie the Williams career home run record at 37.
   
• Fleming was 3-3 with 5 RBI in the game.  DeQuiroz had two hits.
   
• Katie Blanch '27 pitched the final 4.2 innings, allowing just 2 runs on four hits.