Saint Mary’s Softball Fights Back in Narrow 6-8 Loss to 8th Ranked Stanford
Saint Mary's Gaels engaged in a dramatic showdown with 8th ranked Stanford in their second NCAA tournament outing, ultimately falling 6-8. After yielding seven early runs, SMC staged a fierce comeback to bring it within one, driven by standout performances from Avrey Wolverton and Odhi Vasquez. Despite a valiant effort, Stanford's late-game pitching shut down the rally, securing their victory.
By the Numbers- Stanford took an early 7-0 lead in just two innings.
- Saint Mary's scored six unanswered runs to tighten the game.
- Stanford pitchers combined to retire the last nine Gaels' batters.
- Saint Mary's mounted a four-run rally in the fourth inning.
- Stanford capitalized on a two-out walk in the fifth to regain a two-run lead.
The Gaels will face Cal State Fullerton in an elimination game tomorrow at 4:35 PM, available for viewing on ESPN+.
Bottom LineSaint Mary's displayed resilience and competitive spirit, indicating a promising potential despite the loss against one of the top teams.
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