Portland State Vikings Split Series with Sacramento State in Shutout Duel
Allicitie Frost and Grace Kimball's stellar pitching led Portland State softball to split the series opener against Sacramento State, with the Vikings earning a 5-0 victory in the second game after a narrow 2-1 loss in the first.
By the Numbers- Portland State is now 16-19 overall and 5-3 in conference play.
- Sacramento State stands at 22-14 overall and 3-2 in Big Sky play.
- Frost and Kimball combined for 12 shutout innings out of 13 pitched and recorded nine strikeouts.
- Grace Kimball secured her 10th win of the year and fourth complete-game shutout.
- Frost and Kimball pitched complete games for PSU in the doubleheader.
- In the first game, Frost allowed just one hit after conceding two runs in the first inning.
- Portland State dominated game two with a big second inning, propelling them to a 5-0 victory.
- Kimball shut down the Hornets' attempted comeback in the seventh inning of game two.
The teams will play a decisive game three to determine the series outcome tomorrow at 12:00 p.m. at Shea Stadium.
Bottom LinePortland State's strong pitching duo of Frost and Kimball led to a series split against Sacramento State, setting the stage for a crucial game three to decide the series winner.
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