FRESNO, Calif. – Mia Reynolds threw her seventh complete game of the season and second in her last two starts, while Carly Cummings knocked in both runs tying her career-high to lead San José State softball (15-16, 4-3 MW) in a 2-0 shutout win over Fresno State (20-11, 5-2 MW) in the first game of this three-game series from Margie Wright Diamond on Thursday evening.
Reynolds delivered a dominant performance, pitching a complete-game shutout while allowing just six hits, striking out four, and walking only two batters. Her stellar outing earned her ninth win of the season.
The Spartans broke through in the second inning when Ahmiya Noriega was hit by a pitch and later scored on a clutch RBI single by Cummings. The team added an insurance run in the seventh, once again capitalizing on smart baserunning and execution at the plate by Cummings.
San José State's defense remained sharp throughout, turning a key double play and making crucial stops to keep Fresno State off the scoreboard.
Despite Fresno State outhitting the Spartans 6-3, the Bulldogs struggled to capitalize on opportunities, leaving six runners stranded.
Game Notes:
- Mia Reynolds: 7.0 IP, 6 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 4 K
- Reynolds now has four shutouts this season, along with seven complete game efforts.
- Reynolds leads the staff with nine wins so far this season.
- Carly Cummings: 2-for-3, two singles, 2 RBIs
- Cummings has two multihit games this season.
- Cummings tied her career highs in hits and RBIs.
- Jules Ronquillo: 1-for-3, single
- Spartans played error-free softball in this game
UP NEXT: The Spartans will continue their three-game series with Fresno State with game two tomorrow, Friday, March 28, at 6:00 p.m. PT. You can watch the action on Mountain West Network.
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