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Tigers Edged by Williams in Doubleheader

Box Score 1 | Box Score 2

LOS ANGELES — The Occidental softball team dropped a pair of games to Williams in a non-conference doubleheader at Bell Field on Sunday.

The Tigers fell 9-6 in Game 1, and 3-0 in Game 2.

Alexis Funaki had a big day for the Tigers, going 3 for 6 with a home run, two RBIs and a run scored. She started and pitched all seven innings in Game 2, giving up just three earned runs in a solid outing.

Center fielder Nyla Gatison went 2 for 3 with an RBI, a pair of runs scored and two stolen bases for Oxy in Game 1. Shortstop Cora Roberts was 2 for 3 with a stolen base, a double and a run scored and Bailey Stevens went 1 for 3 with a solo home run and two RBIs.

The score was tied at 5-5 before Williams rallied for three runs in the top of the sixth to jump out in front, 9-5. Oxy scored one run but the bottom of the sixth.

The Tigers ran into a good pitcher in Game 2, managing just three hits. Williams starter Rebecca Duncan pitched all seven innings, striking out six for the win.

Season Impact: The Tigers fall to 7-15 overall.

Williams improves to 7-5.

Next Game: The Tigers return to SCIAC play at Whittier for a doubleheader on April 1. Game 1 is scheduled for noon.

 
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Players Mentioned

Alexis Funaki

#27 Alexis Funaki

P/3B
5' 2"
Sophomore
Nyla Gatison

#11 Nyla Gatison

OF
5' 7"
First Year
Cora Roberts

#3 Cora Roberts

C
5' 5"
Sophomore
Bailey Stevens

#25 Bailey Stevens

C/1B
5' 10"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Alexis Funaki

#27 Alexis Funaki

5' 2"
Sophomore
P/3B
Nyla Gatison

#11 Nyla Gatison

5' 7"
First Year
OF
Cora Roberts

#3 Cora Roberts

5' 5"
Sophomore
C
Bailey Stevens

#25 Bailey Stevens

5' 10"
Sophomore
C/1B