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UC San Diego Softball Sweeps Doubleheader, Secures No. 6 Seed in Big West Championship

Tritons surge past CSU Bakersfield behind clutch hitting and dominant starts, setting stage for postseason push in Fullerton


SAN DIEGO | The UC San Diego Tritons softball closed the regular season with authority Saturday, sweeping a doubleheader against the CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners softball to clinch the No. 6 seed in the Big West Softball Championship.

With a 7-4 comeback win in game one and a commanding 7-2 victory in game two at SDSU Softball Stadium, UC San Diego improved to 23-26 overall and 12-15 in conference play — peaking at the right time as postseason action looms.

Game One: Tritons Rally Behind Explosive Third Inning

After falling behind 3-0 in the opening inning, UC San Diego wasted little time responding. Maalia Cherry jumpstarted the offense with a solo home run — her 15th of the season — before Tori Hinostro added an RBI single to cut the deficit.

The turning point came in the third inning, when the Tritons erupted for five runs in a decisive rally. Zara Wasserman’s sacrifice bunt tied the game, while Lily Hermosillo and Jackie Tremper delivered back-to-back clutch hits, including a two-RBI double that flipped momentum firmly in UC San Diego’s favor.

The Tritons added an insurance run in the sixth, and their pitching staff shut the door to secure the 7-4 win.

Game Two: Early Fireworks Seal the Sweep

UC San Diego carried that momentum into game two — and this time, there was no comeback needed.

The Tritons exploded for five runs in the first inning, highlighted by Dylan Kunkle’s first career grand slam — a towering shot to left-center that instantly put the Roadrunners on their heels.

UC San Diego continued to apply pressure in the second inning, with Cherry and Wasserman delivering RBI hits to extend the lead to 7-0. CSU Bakersfield managed just two runs across the final innings, unable to recover from the early deficit.

Tritons Trending at the Right Time

The sweep not only secured postseason positioning but underscored a team finding its rhythm when it matters most. Haley Garcia led the charge across both games, tallying four hits, three runs scored, and a stolen base in a standout all-around performance.

With confidence building and the lineup producing in key moments, UC San Diego now turns its focus to the postseason.

The Tritons will open Big West Championship play Wednesday against UC Santa Barbara Gauchos softball in Fullerton, with first pitch set for 4:00 p.m. at Cal State Fullerton.

For a team that battled through a challenging regular season, the message is clear: UC San Diego is entering the tournament battle-tested — and dangerous.


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-- By Michael R. Thomas

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