SAN JOSE, Calif. – Mia Reynolds threw a complete game one hit shutout while Reina Zermeno had two hits and Ahmiya Noriega had a big 2-RBI single to lead San José State softball (20-24, 7-10 MW) in a thrilling 3-1 win over Boise State (30–18, 8-9 MW) in game one of this three game series from Spartan Softball Complex on Friday evening.
Reynolds was stellar for the Spartans in the circle, tossing a complete game while allowing just one hit and striking out four. She faced only 24 batters across seven innings, showcasing command and composure to keep the Broncos off-balance all night.
After four scoreless innings, the Spartans broke through in the bottom of the fifth inning. With runners in scoring position, Jules Ronquillo’s fielder’s choice tied the game, and Noriega delivered the decisive blow with a big two-RBI single to put SJSU on top for good.
Zermeno led the offense with a two-hit performance, including her 10th double of the season, while Shay McDowell, Aubrie Thomas, Haley Reeve, and Noriega each added hits.
Boise State’s lone run came in the fifth inning on an RBI bunt by Hollie Farmer following a triple by Megan Lake. However, Reynolds and the Spartans quickly regrouped to shut the door.
The two teams will continue their weekend series tomorrow at Spartan Softball Complex.
- Mia Reynolds: 7.0 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, Win
- First complete game 1-hitter of her career
- Reynolds now has 10 complete game efforts this season and 18 for her career.
- Previously, Reynolds' fewest number of hits given up in a complete game was four against Colorado State in 2022.
- Reina Zermeno: 2-for-3, double, single
- Zermeno now has 10 doubles on the season, a career high.
- Zermeno has 11 multi-hit games this season
- Ahmiya Noriega: 1-for-3, 2-RBI single
- Noriega's RBIs give her 23 on the season, and she is now leading the clubhouse.
- Shay McDowell: 1-for-3, single, one run scored
- McDowell's hit extends her hit streak to six games.
- Aubrie Thomas: 1-for-3, single
- Haley Reeve: 1-for-3, single
- Jules Ronquillo: RBI and one run scored.
- Ronquillo's RBI is her ninth of the season.
UP NEXT: The Spartans will continue their final homestand of the season with game two against Boise State tomorrow, Saturday, April 26. First pitch is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. PT. You can catch all of the action on Mountain West Network.
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