It sure must be cold for first baseman Katie Savard CM ’16 to play softball with ice water running through her veins. When it comes to being a clutch player, Savard has it down to a T. Katie’s journey toward becoming an Athena began at a young age when she
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Athenas’ Strong Pitching Looks to be Bright Spot for Season
On Feb. 7, the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (1-1) softball team began its 2015 season with a double header against NAIA foe Vanguard University (5-1), bringing home a win and a loss to split the series. In the weeks prior to their opening game, the team of twenty practiced persistently in anticipation for
Sagehen Softball Season Swings into Action
Although a few tough losses over the weekend threw them a curveball, the Pomona-Pitzer softball team (0-3) is shaping up for a promising season ahead. In their season opener at Pomona’s softball field, the Hens dropped both games of a double-header against the Whitworth University Pirates by scores of 6-0
Despite Early Season Struggles, Hens Show Promise for Next Season
The Pomona-Pitzer softball team played their final games of the season last weekend with back-to-back doubleheaders at home. The Sagehens earned a split against Occidental College (6-34, 3-25 SCIAC) on Friday, April 25, losing game one 4-2 but coming back to win the nightcap 7-4. On Saturday, April 26, they
Rivalry Thrills, Ends in Split
Rivalry games are supposed to be thrilling, and Saturday’s doubleheader between the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (23-12, 18-8 SCIAC) and Pomona-Pitzer (8-27, 5-19 SCIAC) softball teams did not disappoint. With nearly 300 fans in attendance to support both sides of the rivalry, P-P narrowly snagged an extra-innings 2-1 win in game one, while
Caitlyn Hynes: “Don’t Slide if You Don’t Have To”
In her final season with the Pomona-Pitzer softball team, Caitlyn Hynes PO ’14 has been an integral part of the team’s success over the past four years. The senior first baseman was a Second Team All-SCIAC selection last year, and this year she leads the team in RBIs with 12.
Pieces Falling into Place for Young Sagehen Softball Squad
Pomona-Pitzer softball (7-26, 4-18 SCIAC) hit the road to face the Whittier College Poets last Saturday, April 12 and came away with an exciting two-game split. After a rally in the seventh inning of game two enabled the Poets to fend off what would have been a 3-1 Sagehen victory,
Despite Solid Pitching, Sagehens Fall Short
In a busy weekend for Pomona-Pitzer softball, the Sagehens held SCIAC front-runner the University of Redlands (23-7, 19-1 SCIAC) to just five runs over two away games on Saturday, April 5. Those five runs were the fewest ever scored by Redlands against P-P (6-25, 3-17 SCIAC) in a doubleheader, according
Cal Lu Still Just Out of Reach for Sagehens
The Pomona-Pitzer softball team (5-22, 2-14 SCIAC) fell to California Lutheran University (16-8, 10-4 SCIAC) in both games of their doubleheader on Saturday, March 29. It was the second and final time the Sagehens faced the Regals in regular season play and was painfully similar to the last matchup between
Cockrell Pitches Way to First Win of the Season
The Pomona-Pitzer softball team (1-12, 1-7 SCIAC) went 1-3 over the weekend, achieving their first win of the season and renewing their spirits despite the three losses that followed. At Occidental College (4-16, 1-9 SCIAC) on Friday, March 7, the Sagehens won game one of a doubleheader 7-0 before going