`Runners Set for Weekend Series at Fullerton

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – The Cal State Bakersfield softball team opened Big West play versus UC San Diego and played them closely, taking one game in the three-game set. The CSUB offense took control of Game 3 versus UCSD earning the `Runners their first run-rule victory since 2016. This week they visit Cal State Fullerton (14 - 13, 1 - 2 BW) which is coming off a series versus UC Davis.

Upcoming Schedule
·       Vs Cal State Fullerton
·       March 24, 6 p.m. (PT)
·       March 25, 2 p.m. (PT) (DH)
·       Fullerton, CA

How to Follow the `Runners
·       All three games will be streamed on ESPN+
·       Links for video, live stats, tickets, and more are available at GoRunners.com/Live.

`Runner Notes
·       Ciara Jensen, Big West Player of the Week Nominee, is coming off a great weekend where she hit .556 and slugged .889. Jensen recorded four RBI on five hits over the weekend, three being doubles.
·       Savanna Montoya added to her team-leading home run total (3) versus UC San Diego, she also leads the team in total bases (24).
·       Maya Williams continues to lead the Roadrunners in multiple statistics, such as batting average (.266), OPS (.686), hits (17), and stolen bases (4).
·       Brianna Sanchez pitched two complete games in the UCSD series, going 1 – 1 over the weekend. In Game 1 she pitched seven innings giving up two runs and striking out five in a 3 – 0 loss. In the final game of the series, she pitched five innings giving up two runs on the way to the Bakersfield run-rule victory.

Scouting the Opposition
·       Fullerton won the Big West last season, going 20 – 7 in Big West play while earning a 37 – 22 overall record.
·       This season they have played several ranked teams such as UCLA, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Oregon, Baylor, and Florida. Fullerton beat then-#8 Tennessee, then-#18 Oregon, and then-#3 Florida.
·       The Titans feature a pitching staff that has a team ERA of 1.86, led by Senior Myka Sutherlin, who has a 1.38 ERA and 101 strikeouts in 17 appearances.
·       The Fullerton offense is led by Senior infielder, Daisy Munoz, who is batting .325 with 26 hits in 27 games played.
·       Another batter to look for is Junior Hannah Becerra, who has a slash line of .174/.387/.406. Becerra leads the team in home runs (5) and walks (20), she is second in RBI (13).

~GoRunners.com~

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Players Mentioned

#55 Savanna Montoya: OF; 5' 5"; Senior; R/R

#11 Maya Williams: OF; 5' 8"; Senior; R/R

#24 Brianna Sanchez: P; 5' 5"; Junior; R/R

#00 Ciara Jensen: INF; 5' 3"; Junior; L/R

Players Mentioned

#55 Savanna Montoya
: 5' 5"; Senior; R/R
: OF

#11 Maya Williams
: 5' 8"; Senior; R/R
: OF

#24 Brianna Sanchez
: 5' 5"; Junior; R/R
: P

#00 Ciara Jensen
: 5' 3"; Junior; L/R
: INF