March 22, 2026 Santa Clara at Portland St.

(15-15, 0-0 WCC)
1

(10-18, 0-0 Big Sky)
4
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Portland St. | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | X | 4 | 7 | 1 |
Box Score
Santa Clara
Portland St.
| Hitters | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO | LOB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairah Curran 2b | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rebecca Rubio ss | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Hazyl Gray rf | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Elle Merlino 3b | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cienna Kowaleski 1b | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Lillie Brooks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robynn Balmediano lf | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Audrey Graham dp | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mariah Montalvo c | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marie Martorella c/dp | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caitlyn Golob cf | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Totals | 27 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
Batting
HR:
Marie Martorella
RBI:
Marie Martorella
Baserunning
SB:
Elle Merlino
Fielding
E:
Elle Merlino
| Hitters | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO | LOB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson, Grace 2b | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Lutz, Breanna 3b | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carsley, Abby 1b | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Llamas, Sierra dp | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martinez, Mia ss | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Orozco, Nichole lf | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harris, Alison c | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Benson, Jolee cf | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Toney, Gracie rf | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Totals | 26 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 |
Batting
3B:
Lutz, Breanna
RBI:
Lutz, Breanna (2)
, Martinez, Mia
Sac:
Toney, Gracie
Baserunning
SB:
Johnson, Grace
, Lutz, Breanna
Fielding
E:
Martinez, Mia
| Pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cari Ferguson (L, 6-8) | 4.0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Kendal Manley | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Totals | 6.0 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Pitching
Batters faced:
Cari Ferguson (21)
, Kendal Manley (9)
Pitches-Strikes: Cari Ferguson (74-49), Kendal Manley (36-22)
| Pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walters, Gracie (W, 3-5) | 7.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Totals | 7.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Pitching
Batters faced:
Walters, Gracie (28)
HBP:
Walters, Gracie
Pitches-Strikes: Walters, Gracie (98-60)
| Innings | Play | V - H |
|---|---|---|
Portland St.
|
Martinez,Mia grounded out to second base, 2b to 1b, RBI (2-2 BBFF); Johnson,Grace scored; Lutz,Breanna advanced to third base; Llamas,Sierra advanced to second base. | 0 - 1 |
Portland St.
|
Orozco,Nichole reached on a fielding error fielding by 3b by Merlino,Elle (E5) (0-1 K); Lutz,Breanna scored, unearned; Llamas,Sierra advanced to third base. | 0 - 2 |
Portland St.
|
Lutz,Breanna singled through the right side of the infield, RBI (2-1 SBB); Benson,Jolee scored. | 0 - 3 |
| 5th | Martorella,Marie homered to deep left field (241 ft), 1st of season, RBI (1-0 B). | 1 - 3 |
Portland St.
|
Lutz,Breanna tripled down the right field line, RBI (0-0); Johnson,Grace scored from first base. | 1 - 4 |
Other Information
| Location: | Hillsboro, Ore. |
| Stadium: | Hillsboro Ballpark |
| Attendance: | 322 |
| Duration: | 1:57 |
| Umpires: | Home plate - Brian Goodman , First base - Rylan Owen , Third base - Miles Blumhardt |
Play By Play
| Innings | Play | V - H |
|---|---|---|
Portland St.
|
Martinez,Mia grounded out to second base, 2b to 1b, RBI (2-2 BBFF); Johnson,Grace scored; Lutz,Breanna advanced to third base; Llamas,Sierra advanced to second base. | 0 - 1 |
Portland St.
|
Orozco,Nichole reached on a fielding error fielding by 3b by Merlino,Elle (E5) (0-1 K); Lutz,Breanna scored, unearned; Llamas,Sierra advanced to third base. | 0 - 2 |
Portland St.
|
Lutz,Breanna singled through the right side of the infield, RBI (2-1 SBB); Benson,Jolee scored. | 0 - 3 |
| 5th | Martorella,Marie homered to deep left field (241 ft), 1st of season, RBI (1-0 B). | 1 - 3 |
Portland St.
|
Lutz,Breanna tripled down the right field line, RBI (0-0); Johnson,Grace scored from first base. | 1 - 4 |
All Plays
|
| Curran,Cairah singled to shallow left field (3-2 BBBKK). |
| Rubio,Rebecca reached on a fielder's choice hit to second base (1-1 BF); Curran,Cairah out at second base, 2b to ss; Rubio,Rebecca advanced from to second base on play and a throwing error by Martinez,Mia (E6). (1 out) |
| Gray,Hazyl grounded out up the middle, 2b to 1b (3-2 KBFFBFFFB); Rubio,Rebecca advanced to third base. (2 out) |
| Merlino,Elle singled in the infield, bunt (1-0 B). |
| Merlino,Elle stole second base. |
| Kowaleski,Cienna grounded out to second base, 2b to 1b (0-2 KF). (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 0 Runs , 2 Hits , 1 Errors , 2 LOB |
|
| Johnson,Grace singled down the left field line (1-2 KBK). |
| Lutz,Breanna singled in the infield (0-1 K); Johnson,Grace advanced to second base. |
| Lutz,Breanna stole second base; Johnson,Grace stole third base. |
| Carsley,Abby struck out looking (2-2 BBKSK). (1 out) |
| Llamas,Sierra reached on a fielder's choice hit to the pitcher's mound, bunt (0-0). |
| Martinez,Mia grounded out to second base, 2b to 1b, RBI (2-2 BBFF); Johnson,Grace scored; Lutz,Breanna advanced to third base; Llamas,Sierra advanced to second base. |
| Orozco,Nichole reached on a fielding error fielding by 3b by Merlino,Elle (E5) (0-1 K); Lutz,Breanna scored, unearned; Llamas,Sierra advanced to third base. |
| Harris,Alison fouled out in first base side foul territory putout by c (0-1 F). (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 2 Runs , 2 Hits , 1 Errors , 2 LOB |
|
| Balmediano,Robynn popped up to the left side of the infield putout by 3b (3-2 KBFBBF). (1 out) |
| Graham,Audrey popped up to third base (1-0 B). (2 out) |
| Martorella,Marie popped up down the left field line putout by ss (0-0). (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 0 Runs , 0 Hits , 0 Errors , 0 LOB |
|
| Benson,Jolee singled to center field (0-0). |
| Toney,Gracie sacrifice bunt to the pitcher, p to 2b (0-1 F); Benson,Jolee advanced to second base. (1 out) |
| Johnson,Grace flied out to cf (0-0); Benson,Jolee advanced to third base. (2 out) |
| Lutz,Breanna singled through the right side of the infield, RBI (2-1 SBB); Benson,Jolee scored. |
| Carsley,Abby grounded out to third base, 3b to 1b (3-2 BKBFBFFFFF). (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 1 Runs , 2 Hits , 0 Errors , 1 LOB |
|
| Golob,Caitlyn grounded out to the left side of the infield, ss to 1b (1-2 KBS). (1 out) |
| Curran,Cairah flied out to cf (0-0). (2 out) |
| Rubio,Rebecca struck out swinging (2-2 KBBFFS). (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 0 Runs , 0 Hits , 0 Errors , 0 LOB |
|
| Llamas,Sierra grounded out to the pitcher, p to 1b (1-2 FFB). (1 out) |
| Martinez,Mia flied out to lf (2-2 BSBF). (2 out) |
| Orozco,Nichole grounded out to the pitcher, p to 1b (0-1 K). (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 0 Runs , 0 Hits , 0 Errors , 0 LOB |
|
| Gray,Hazyl popped up to shallow right field putout by 2b (1-0 B). (1 out) |
| Merlino,Elle hit by pitch (2-1 BKBB). |
| Kowaleski,Cienna flied out to cf (0-0). (2 out) |
| Balmediano,Robynn popped up to the left side of the infield putout by ss (0-1 F). (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 0 Runs , 0 Hits , 0 Errors , 1 LOB |
|
| Harris,Alison singled through the left side of the infield (0-1 S). |
| Benson,Jolee walked (3-2 FBBFBB); Harris,Alison advanced to second base. |
| Toney,Gracie grounded out to third base, 3b to 1b (0-0); Harris,Alison advanced to third base; Benson,Jolee advanced to second base. (1 out) |
| Johnson,Grace walked (3-2 BFFBFBB). |
| Mound visit (SCU) |
| Lutz,Breanna flied out down the left field line putout by lf (2-1 BBF). (2 out) |
| Carsley,Abby flied out to deep left field putout by lf (2-0 BB). (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 0 Runs , 1 Hits , 0 Errors , 3 LOB |
|
| Graham,Audrey grounded out to the pitcher, p to 1b (1-1 BK). (1 out) |
| Martorella,Marie homered to deep left field (241 ft), 1st of season, RBI (1-0 B). |
| Golob,Caitlyn grounded out to second base, 2b to 1b (3-1 BBKB). (2 out) |
| Curran,Cairah singled in the infield, bunt (1-0 B). |
| Rubio,Rebecca singled through the left side of the infield (0-0); Curran,Cairah advanced from first base to third base; Rubio,Rebecca advanced to second base on the throw. |
| Mound visit (PSU) |
| Gray,Hazyl flied out to cf (2-1 FBB). (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 1 Runs , 3 Hits , 0 Errors , 2 LOB |
|
| SCU substitution: Montalvo,Mariah replaces Graham,Audrey at c, batting 7th. |
| SCU position change: Martorella,Marie now playing dp from c |
| SCU pitching change: Manley,Kendal replaces Ferguson,Cari. |
| Llamas,Sierra grounded out to third base, 3b to 1b (2-2 KBBFFF). (1 out) |
| Martinez,Mia singled to left field (0-0). |
| Orozco,Nichole flied out to deep left field putout by lf (3-1 FBBB). (2 out) |
| Harris,Alison flied out to left center putout by lf (1-2 KBS). (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 0 Runs , 1 Hits , 0 Errors , 1 LOB |
|
| Merlino,Elle fouled out in third base side foul territory putout by 3b (2-2 BKKB). (1 out) |
| Kowaleski,Cienna singled up the middle (1-0 B). |
| SCU substitution: Brooks,Lillie pinch running for Kowaleski,Cienna. |
| Balmediano,Robynn grounded out to second base, 2b to 1b (2-0 BB); Brooks,Lillie advanced to second base. (2 out) |
| Montalvo,Mariah fouled out in first base side foul territory putout by 1b (1-2 KKB). (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 0 Runs , 1 Hits , 0 Errors , 1 LOB |
|
| SCU substitution: Kowaleski,Cienna replaces Brooks,Lillie at 1b, batting 5th. |
| Benson,Jolee grounded out to short, ss to 1b (0-0). (1 out) |
| Toney,Gracie struck out swinging (2-2 BBKFFFS). (2 out) |
| Johnson,Grace walked (3-1 BKBBB). |
| Lutz,Breanna tripled down the right field line, RBI (0-0); Johnson,Grace scored from first base. |
| Carsley,Abby grounded out to short, ss to 1b (2-2 SBFB). (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 1 Runs , 1 Hits , 0 Errors , 1 LOB |
|
| Martorella,Marie flied out to lf (3-2 FBBBF). (1 out) |
| Golob,Caitlyn struck out looking (2-2 BBKKFK). (2 out) |
| Curran,Cairah flied out to cf (0-0). (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 0 Runs , 0 Hits , 0 Errors , 0 LOB |