DAVIS, Calif. -- In the first game of the Capital Classic to take place at La Rue Field, UC Davis fell just short against their namesake rivals from Utah State, with a final tally of 3-2 on a rainy Friday morning.
Rookie sensation Ashley Sawai delivered a commendable performance in the circle, allowing just three runs while going the distance. Despite her efforts, the UC Davis offense struggled to capitalize, ultimately succumbing to the narrow defeat.
Sawai posted a solid line, allowing two earned runs on a total of seven hits, surrendering just one walk while striking out three. The freshman is tagged with her first loss of the year.
At the plate, the Aggies' offensive charge was spearheaded by veteran Libbie McMahan, who notched a 2-for-3 performance, including a double and an RBI. Complementing her was senior Sarah Starks, who also made her presence felt with a 1-for-3 outing, contributing an RBI to the cause.
The turning point came in the third inning, with UC Davis trailing by two. It was then that they managed to level the score, thanks in part to McMahan's pivotal run-scoring double.
However, Utah State responded by pushing one run across in the top of the fourth, which proved to be the winning run in the 3-2 ballgame.
GAME NOTES
» UC Davis went 2-for-5 (.400) with runners in scoring position.
» UC Davis pitchers faced 29 Utah State hitters in the game, allowing 11 ground balls and six fly balls while striking out three.
» McMahan led the Aggies at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
» Utah State was led offensively by sophomore Grace Matej, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and an RBI.
» Sophomore Denay Smith led the Utah State Aggies pitching staff, throwing seven innings of two-run ball.
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