Spartans Drop Series Finale at Fresno State
Spartans Drop Series Finale at Fresno StateSpartans Drop Series Finale at Fresno State

Spartans Drop Series Finale at Fresno State

by Sam Martin

FRESNO, Calif. – Reina Zermeno hit her fifth home run of the season, and Aubrie Thomas had a multi-hit performance to lead San José State softball (15-18, 4-5 MW) in an 8-5 loss against Fresno State (23-11, 7-2 MW) in the third and final game of this three-game series from Margie Wright Diamond on Saturday afternoon.

Despite an early lead, the Spartans couldn't hold off a late surge from the Bulldogs. Zermeno and Thomas led the charge for SJSU, going 1-for-4 with a solo home run and 2-for-4 with an RBI single, respectively, while Jules Ronquillo scored two runs to keep the Spartans in the game.

San José State’s pitching staff, led by Mia Reynolds, faced a tough Fresno State offense that capitalized on key moments. Taylor Peacock took the loss after allowing three runs in relief.

The game saw back-and-forth action, with SJSU jumping ahead in the first inning before Fresno State responded with a three-run fourth and another three runs in the fifth to take control. A late run in the seventh showed the Spartans’ resilience, but the Bulldogs were able to close out the game.

Game Highlights:

  • Aubrie Thomas: 2-for-4, RBI 
  • Thomas now has seven multi-hit games this season. 
  • Ahmiya Noriega: 2-for-3, double, run scored
  • Noriega has now tallied multi-hit performances in back-to-back games.
  • Reina Zermeno: 1-for-4, HR, RBI, 2 runs scored
  • Zermeno now has five home runs this season which leads the clubhouse.
  • Haley Reeve: 1-for-4, single, RBI
  • Jules Ronquillo: 1-for-3, single, walk, 2 runs scored
  • Carly Cummings: 1-for-3, single, RBI 
  • Taylor Squires: 1-for-1, single

UP NEXT: The Spartans will return home to host a midweek game against Pacific on Wednesday, April 2, at 5:00 p.m. from Spartan Softball Complex. You can watch the action on NBC Sports Bay Area and the Mountain West Network.

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