The Pacific softball team secured three wins out of four conference games against San Diego, narrowly missing a series sweep as the Toreros clinched a 9-0 victory in the final game behind a perfect game effort. Despite the setback, head coach Brian Kolze acknowledged the challenge of sweeping a series and emphasized the positive outcomes of the weekend, particularly praising San Diego's pitcher Tadlock for her stellar performance. The Toreros' strong start with two runs in the first inning set the tone, eventually leading to a 9-0 shutout victory, shutting down the Tigers' offense completely.

By the Numbers
  • Pacific softball team won three out of four conference games against San Diego
  • San Diego secured a 9-0 victory in the final game with a perfect game
Yes, But

The Tigers fell short of a series sweep due to San Diego's dominant performance in the final game, highlighting the challenging nature of achieving a clean sweep in sports.

State of Play
  • Despite the loss in the final game, Pacific softball team showcased strong pitching throughout the series
  • San Diego's Tadlock excelled in challenging Pacific hitters, leading to the shutout victory
  • Pacific moves to a 4-4 record in league games for the season
  • The team's three consecutive wins against the Toreros marked a significant achievement since 2018
What's Next

Pacific will now hit the road for a four-game series against LMU starting from Friday, April 26 to Sunday, April 28.

Bottom Line

Despite missing out on a series sweep, Pacific softball's strong performance against San Diego and upcoming series against LMU signal continued competitiveness and potential for further successes in league games.