Bearcats Split With Warner Pacific

SALEM, Ore. — Willamette University split a doubleheader against Warner Pacific University on Saturday at WU Softball Field, falling 14-10 in the first game and bouncing back for an 11-8 victory in the second. The Bearcats now hold an overall record of 2-2, while Warner Pacific's record stands at 1-7.

In the first game, Willamette (1-2) surged in the fifth inning with six runs, including a home run, but Warner Pacific (1-6) capitalized on a 10-run second inning to secure the victory. The Bearcats notched 10 hits and drew five walks, but it was not enough to overcome Warner Pacific's 15-hit performance. The game featured three errors by Willamette, impacting the outcome significantly.

Warner Pacific seized control early, capitalizing on a series of miscues by Willamette in the second inning. A sequence of walks, a crucial error, and B. Demello's two-run homer contributed to a staggering 10-run inning, putting Warner Pacific ahead 11-0. This offensive outburst set a daunting challenge for the Bearcats.

Willamette's comeback attempt was highlighted by a six-run rally in the fifth inning. E. Elliott's walk and M. Petersen's reached base on error loaded the bases, leading to a hit-by-pitch for M. Atkins that forced in a run. J. Cresswell then delivered a two-RBI single, while M. Pinheiro and D. Hatfield added RBI hits, narrowing the gap. However, the offensive surge wasn't enough to close the deficit created earlier.

In the sixth inning, Demello's second home run extended Warner Pacific's lead, solidifying their position. The Bearcats were unable to generate further offense in the final innings, leaving runners on base and missing key opportunities to shift the game's momentum.

Atkins led the team with three hits and drove in three runs, including a double. Elliott scored twice and drove in a run with a double, showcasing proficiency at the plate. C. Woolsey hit a home run, scored twice, and collected an RBI, also adding a stolen base to his performance. Cresswell drove in two runs with a hit, effectively capitalizing on opportunities with loaded bases.

A. Loomis of the Bearcats faced challenges, pitching 1 inning and allowing 4 hits and 5 earned runs while striking out 3 batters, resulting in a loss. L. Brasher contributed 6 innings for Willamette, yielding 11 hits and 3 earned runs with 4 strikeouts. For Warner Pacific, K. Pokorny provided 2 2/3 innings of effective pitching, securing a save with 3 strikeouts and allowing 2 hits and no earned runs.

In the second game, Willamette (2-2) secured an 11-8 victory over Warner Pacific (1-7), with their offense erupting in the third inning with six runs, followed by a three-run fourth, to build a lead that Warner Pacific could not overcome. Despite Warner Pacific's early four-run second inning and a home run contributing to their eight-run total, the home team maintained the advantage to close out the game.

Warner Pacific took an early lead with a four-run second inning, capitalizing on errors and a three-run triple by M. Bode. However, Willamette quickly shifted the momentum in the bottom of the third. After C. Woolsey and R. Wiseman set the stage with key hits, Wiseman's double sparked a six-run rally, bringing the Bearcats to a 6–5 edge. D. Hatfield's two-RBI single was pivotal in extending the lead.

Willamette fortified its position in the fourth inning. M. Pinheiro delivered a crucial two-RBI single, while M. Atkins contributed with a sacrifice fly, adding three runs to the total. In the sixth inning, M. Petersen's two-RBI single provided the final cushion, securing an 11–8 victory. The defense held strong in the final innings, quelling Warner Pacific's attempts to close the gap.

M. Pinheiro had a standout performance, collecting two hits and driving in two runs. M. Petersen contributed with three hits, including a double, and added two RBIs. R. Wiseman scored twice and recorded a double, finishing with two hits and one RBI. G. Clower reached base twice with walks and scored two runs.

M. Filger pitched 3 2/3 innings for the Bearcats, allowing five hits, eight runs, and four earned runs, while striking out two and walking three. For Warner Pacific, A. Brooks started and threw 2 2/3 innings, giving up seven hits and six earned runs. M. Tovar took the loss for Warner Pacific, contributing 1/3 of an inning, issuing two walks and allowing two earned runs. K. Pokorny threw three innings for Warner Pacific, surrendering five hits and three earned runs, while striking out three.

Willamette University split a doubleheader against Warner Pacific University on Saturday at WU Softball Field, falling 14-10 in the first game and bouncing back for an 11-8 victory in the second. The Bearcats now hold an overall record of 2-2, while Warner Pacific's record stands at 1-7.

In the first game, Willamette (1-2) surged in the fifth inning with six runs, including a home run, but Warner Pacific (1-6) capitalized on a 10-run second inning to secure the victory. The Bearcats notched 10 hits and drew five walks, but it was not enough to overcome Warner Pacific's 15-hit performance. The game featured three errors by Willamette, impacting the outcome significantly.

Warner Pacific seized control early, capitalizing on a series of miscues by Willamette in the second inning. A sequence of walks, a crucial error, and B. Demello's two-run homer contributed to a staggering 10-run inning, putting Warner Pacific ahead 11-0. This offensive outburst set a daunting challenge for the Bearcats.

Willamette's comeback attempt was highlighted by a six-run rally in the fifth inning. E. Elliott's walk and M. Petersen's reached base on error loaded the bases, leading to a hit-by-pitch for M. Atkins that forced in a run. J. Cresswell then delivered a two-RBI single, while M. Pinheiro and D. Hatfield added RBI hits, narrowing the gap. However, the offensive surge wasn't enough to close the deficit created earlier.

In the sixth inning, Demello's second home run extended Warner Pacific's lead, solidifying their position. The Bearcats were unable to generate further offense in the final innings, leaving runners on base and missing key opportunities to shift the game's momentum.

Atkins led the team with three hits and drove in three runs, including a double. Elliott scored twice and drove in a run with a double, showcasing proficiency at the plate. C. Woolsey hit a home run, scored twice, and collected an RBI, also adding a stolen base to his performance. Cresswell drove in two runs with a hit, effectively capitalizing on opportunities with loaded bases.

A. Loomis of the Bearcats faced challenges, pitching 1 inning and allowing 4 hits and 5 earned runs while striking out 3 batters, resulting in a loss. L. Brasher contributed 6 innings for Willamette, yielding 11 hits and 3 earned runs with 4 strikeouts. For Warner Pacific, K. Pokorny provided 2 2/3 innings of effective pitching, securing a save with 3 strikeouts and allowing 2 hits and no earned runs.

In the second game, Willamette (2-2) secured an 11-8 victory over Warner Pacific (1-7), with their offense erupting in the third inning with six runs, followed by a three-run fourth, to build a lead that Warner Pacific could not overcome. Despite Warner Pacific's early four-run second inning and a home run contributing to their eight-run total, the home team maintained the advantage to close out the game.

Warner Pacific took an early lead with a four-run second inning, capitalizing on errors and a three-run triple by M. Bode. However, Willamette quickly shifted the momentum in the bottom of the third. After C. Woolsey and R. Wiseman set the stage with key hits, Wiseman's double sparked a six-run rally, bringing the Bearcats to a 6–5 edge. D. Hatfield's two-RBI single was pivotal in extending the lead.

Willamette fortified its position in the fourth inning. M. Pinheiro delivered a crucial two-RBI single, while M. Atkins contributed with a sacrifice fly, adding three runs to the total. In the sixth inning, M. Petersen's two-RBI single provided the final cushion, securing an 11–8 victory. The defense held strong in the final innings, quelling Warner Pacific's attempts to close the gap.

M. Pinheiro had a standout performance, collecting two hits and driving in two runs. M. Petersen contributed with three hits, including a double, and added two RBIs. R. Wiseman scored twice and recorded a double, finishing with two hits and one RBI. G. Clower reached base twice with walks and scored two runs.

M. Filger pitched 3 2/3 innings for the Bearcats, allowing five hits, eight runs, and four earned runs, while striking out two and walking three. For Warner Pacific, A. Brooks started and threw 2 2/3 innings, giving up seven hits and six earned runs. M. Tovar took the loss for Warner Pacific, contributing 1/3 of an inning, issuing two walks and allowing two earned runs. K. Pokorny threw three innings for Warner Pacific, surrendering five hits and three earned runs, while striking out three.