Santa Clara softball fell 3-1 to No. 8 Stanford in a midweek matchup at the Smith Softball Stadium, with Stanford scoring runs in the second, third, and fifth innings. Regan Krause pitched a complete game, allowing one run on five hits and striking out seven, while Santa Clara made crucial errors contributing to two of Stanford's runs.

By the Numbers
  • Krause improved to 11-2 on the year
  • The Broncos had seven hits, two walks, and fanned six
  • Edwards dropped to 9-3 on the season
Yes, But

Santa Clara had the potential for a comeback in the seventh inning but fell short, with a final strikeout ending their chance to tie the game.

State of Play
  • Stanford secured the win with strong offensive plays, despite Santa Clara's efforts
  • Santa Clara showed resilience in keeping the Cardinal lineup in check
What's Next

Santa Clara will participate in a three-game series at Incarnate Word on April 13-14.

Bottom Line

Despite a strong effort, Santa Clara's softball team fell short against Stanford, highlighting the importance of minimizing errors and capitalizing on opportunities for future success.