Score:Â UC Davis 2, Portland State 0
Winning Pitcher:Â
Caroline Grimes (2-1)
Losing Pitcher:Â Grace Kimball (1-2)
Location:Â Stanford, Calif. (Stanford Stadium)
Records: UC Davis 4-1, Portland State 2-4
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The short story: Caroline Grimes tossed seven scoreless frames, striking out eight, while
Grace Kilday went deep to power UC Davis softball to a 2-0 win over Portland State in the opening game of the Cardinal Classic.
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LEADING OFF
- Grimes went seven innings, striking out eight while walking just one and giving up just two hits
- It was Grimes' first complete game of the season
- Kilday went 1-for-2 with a solo shot and one walk
- Marley Panziera led the Ags at the dish going 2-for-3
- Olivia McFarland provided more power for the Aggies, smacking a triple late in the game
- On the bases, Alyssa Dethlefson, Panziera and Mickey Buscemi all got a stolen base in the game
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Over the first two innings, Grimes set the tone, striking out the side in the second for a total of four strike outs
- In the third, Kilday got the Ags on the board, taking a 1-2 pitch into left field and over the wall for a no doubter to make it 1-0
- UC Davis added to its lead in the fourth when Buscemi walked and then stole second to get into scoring position. Dethlefson then smacked a two-out RBI to bring home Buscemi, making it 2-0
- Grimes then locked in to shut down Portland State in the next three frames, allowing just one hit and two base runners over those three innings to secure the Aggies 2-0 win to open the weekend
UP NEXT FOR THE AGGIES: The Aggies remain at Stanford Stadium for a 3:30 p.m. game against No. 22 Stanford on Feb. 14. UC Davis will play UC Riverside and Portland State on Feb. 15 before wrapping up the weekend against Stanford on Feb. 16.
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