Score: UC Davis 1, UC Riverside 6
Winning Pitcher: Maddie Heinlin (1-1)
Losing Pitcher: Caroline Grimes (2-2)
Location: Stanford, Calif. (Stanford Stadium)
Records: UC Davis 4-3, UC Riverside 5-5
The short story: UC Davis softball's game against UC Riverside was decided with a five-run sixth by the Highlanders, as the Aggies dropped the opening game of the day on the farm.
LEADING OFF
HOW IT HAPPENED
- UC Riverside scored a run in the first when a run plated on a double to left, it would be the only run they would score until the sixth inning
- In the fifth, the Aggies got on the board to tie the game when Dethlefson knocked in Keira Brady with a sacrifice fly to center to make it 1-1
- During the sixth inning, the Aggies unfortunately committed a pair of errors that led to five UC Riverside runs that would be the difference in the game with UC Riverside locking up the 6-1 win
UP NEXT FOR THE AGGIES: The Aggies remain at Stanford Stadium where they will play Portland State later in the day before wrapping up the weekend against Stanford on Feb. 16.