Impressive Otter Sweep: Willis Sets Strikeout Record, Alcayaga and Mendoza Shine
Freshman Mackenzie Willis broke the Cal State Monterey Bay single-season strikeout record while leading the Otters to a doubleheader sweep of Stanislaus State with impressive performances in both games.
By the Numbers- Willis achieved 169 strikeouts for the season, surpassing the previous record of 163.
- The Otters scored 22 hits and 17 runs, marking their most productive doubleheader of the season.
- Willis ranks No. 11 nationally with 158 strikeouts and now holds the single-season record for CSUMB.
- Junior catcher Ally Alcayaga and Emma Mendoza delivered standout performances in the doubleheader.
- The Otters secured their second doubleheader sweep of the season with victories over Stanislaus State.
The Otters will play a 4-game series at Cal State San Bernardino on April 19–20 before closing the regular season at home against Cal State Dominguez Hills on April 26–27.
Bottom LineMackenzie Willis's record-breaking strikeouts and the offensive explosiveness showcased by the Otters in the doubleheader sweep against Stanislaus State highlight a strong performance, setting the stage for continued success as they head into upcoming games.
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