SAN JOSE, Calif. – Shay McDowell had two hits, including a double and an RBI single for her 10th multi-hit game of the season to lead San José State softball (18-21, 5-8 MW) in a 3-1 loss against Nevada (31-11, 9-3 MW) from Spartan Softball Complex on Saturday afternoon.
Junior first baseman, McDowell provided the Spartans’ lone RBI, driving in Aubrie Thomas in the bottom of the third inning to briefly put San José State ahead 1-0. McDowell finished the day 2-for-3 with a double and a stolen base, continuing her consistent presence at the plate.
Nevada responded in the top of the fourth with a two-RBI single from shortstop Haylee Engelbrecht, capitalizing on a pair of walks and a sacrifice bunt. The Wolfpack added an insurance run in the fifth inning on a bases-loaded walk drawn by Hannah Di Genova.
San José State used three pitchers in the contest. Lacie Ham started the game, allowing two runs over three innings. Taylor Peacock and Mia Reynolds combined for four innings of relief, with Reynolds retiring all seven batters she faced.
Nevada was led by pitcher Tess Bumiller, who went the distance, striking out seven Spartans while allowing just four hits and three walks.
The Spartans will look to bounce back as the series concludes tomorrow with the rubber match.
- Shay McDowell: 2-for-3, double, RBI-single
- McDowell now has 10 multi-hit games this season.
- McDowell is now second on the team in RBIs with 21.
- Aubrie Thomas: 1-for-3, single, walk, one run scored
- Thomas currently leads the clubhouse with 17 walks this season.
- Ahmiya Noriega: 1-for-3, single
- Noriega extends her hit streak to four games.
- Lacie Ham: 3.0 IP, 2 ER, 1 K
- Taylor Peacock: 1.2 IP, 1 ER
- Mia Reynolds: 2.1 perfect innings in relief
UP NEXT: The Spartans will conclude their three-game series with Nevada tomorrow, Sunday, April 13 from Spartan Softball Complex. First pitch is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. PT. You can watch the action on the Mountain West Network.
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