The San Francisco State softball team suffered a tough start to the weekend, losing both games of a doubleheader against Cal State Dominguez Hills, with scores of 14-3 and 6-5. Despite attempts to rally, defensive errors and a strong start from the Toros led to the Gators' struggles. Key players like Ashley Rocha and Olivia Mares had standout performances, but the team's overall errors and missed opportunities proved costly.

By the Numbers
  • Gators' record dropped to 20-21 overall and 9-11 in CCAA play.
  • Cal State Dominguez Hills improved to 29-20 overall and 11-15 in CCAA.
  • Gators committed three errors in game one and two in game two.
  • Ashley Rocha was the only player with a multi-hit game, going 2-for-3 in game one.
  • Olivia Mares hit an inside-the-park home run in game two.
State of Play
  • Gators struggled against a strong Toros offense, giving up multiple extra-base hits.
  • Errors contributed significantly to both games, severely impacting the Gators' performance.
  • Pitching changes were made after poor starts from both Alexis Perez and Kharime Caratachea.
What's Next

Looking ahead, the Gators will host an alumni day on April 18 at 11 a.m., hoping for a morale boost from past players and fans. They need to regroup to improve their defensive execution for future games. Fans can follow the games via FloCollege for updates.

Bottom Line

San Francisco State must address its defensive errors and capitalize on offensive opportunities as they move forward in the season. Consistency and improved teamwork will be key in their efforts to recover from this challenging doubleheader.