Softball Takes On Loyola Marymount In Midweek Doubleheader

Wednesday, March 31

Riverside, Calif.

5 PM

California Baptist University

12-18-1

Loyola Marymount

11-16

Loyola Marymount

CBU

Softball Takes On Loyola Marymount In Midweek Doubleheader

3/31/2021 10:09:00 PM | Softball

Box Score 1 Box Score 2

By: Daniel Cook, Assistant Director of Athletics Communications

RIVERSIDE – California Baptist University softball began a five-game homestand Wednesday night, as it hosted a non-conference doubleheader against Loyola Marymount. The Lancers came into today's action 0-2 all-time against the Lions, but finished the night at 0-4 against LMU after dropping game one by a score of 7-0 before losing game two 3-0. The Lancers will take a 12-19-1 (2-1 WAC) record into this weekend's conference series against Utah Valley.

GAME ONE

The Lions took an early lead, building a 2-0 advantage in the top of the first, and added to it with single runs in the fourth and sixth innings. LMU would plate three more in the top of the seventh to reach the final score of 7-0. LMU racked up a season-high 13 hits in the opening contest, topping its previous season-high of 12 which was set against UC Riverside on February 28.

CBU starting pitcher Kerisa Viramontes went six innings, allowing 10 of those Lion hits and four earned runs with four strikeouts. Freshman Alyssa Argomaniz came in to close out the game in the top of the seventh but not before allowing three runs on three hits. Viramontes gets tagged for the loss, dropping her season record to 8-6.

GAME TWO

The nightcap saw a more balanced, yet very familiar, game as the Lions again jumped out to an early 2-0 lead after three innings. They added another run in the top of the sixth and might have added more had it not been for the defensive play of the night from Abby Robertson to end that frame.

🕸️💎🚨 Web gem alert! Abby Robertson makes a play laying in the dirt for the final out of the top of the sixth!#LanceUp⚔️ pic.twitter.com/oHXgus6rL8
— California Baptist Softball (@CBUSoftball) April 1, 2021

The Lancers had their best opportunity in the bottom of the sixth, placing runners on first and second with no outs and their 3-4-5 hitters in waiting. At that time, the Lions reverted back to game one winner Marina Vitalich, who retired those three CBU batters in order.

Gretchen Goldsmith went the full seven innings in the circle for California Baptist in game two, allowing just three runs on seven hits with eight strikeouts. Her record falls to 3-2 on the season, while the Lions' Alessandra Samperio improves to 3-4 and Vitalich earns her team-leading third save of the season.

Gretchen Goldsmith is dealing early! Three strikeouts through the first two innings!#LanceUp⚔️ pic.twitter.com/9qOQnnzydf
— California Baptist Softball (@CBUSoftball) April 1, 2021

Ashley McBay and Deja Westbrook both recorded one hit in both games while Maile Olsen was the sole Lancer to tally a multi-hit game, going 2-3 with a double in game two.

WHAT'S NEXT

California Baptist will have a day to rest and prep for its second WAC series of the season against Utah Valley, which begins with a doubleheader at 1 and 3:30 p.m. on Friday, followed by the series finale on Saturday at noon.