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Hope International University

HIU vs USK
Liza Rosales
0
Saint Katherine USK 7-25
8
Winner Hope International HIU 26-5
Saint Katherine USK
7-25
0
Final
8
Hope International HIU
26-5
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 R H E
Saint Katherine USK 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
Hope International HIU 0 2 5 1 X 8 9 0

W: Puente, Allie (18-1) L: J. Guerra (3-9)

Game Recap: Softball | | Robert Nilsen

Kassie and Allie Puente Help Lead Royals to Shutout of Firebirds

Fullerton, CA – The Hope International University softball team (26-6) shut out the University of Saint Katherine Firebirds 8-0 in a single game on Monday afternoon at Bastanchury Park in Fullerton, CA.

Allie Puente (18-1) picked up the win throwing a complete game five innings allowing just one hit while striking out 10. Kassie Puente led the Royals offense going 2-for-3 with 4 RBIs.

After a scoreless first the Royals opened the scoring in the second. With one out Kassie lined a single to left to give the Royals a 1-0 lead. Then after a fielder's choice moved her over to second she came home on a single by Makenna Stuart to make it 2-0. 

Allie Puente then worked around a one out double in the top of the third as she struck out the next two batters to help the Royals preserve their lead. The Royals then put up a big number in the bottom half. After back-to-back singles started the inning Makenna O'Toole followed with an RBI single to right to make it 3-0. Jaylyn Hernandez then ripped a double to centerfield to make it 4-0 before Kassie stepped to the plate and crushed a three run shot, her second of the season over the centerfield wall to put the Royals ahead 7-0. Hernandez then added a two out RBI single in the fourth as the Royals went on to win 8-0 in five innings.

The Royals return to action on the road as they travel to Lancaster, CA to take on Antelope Valley with a doubleheader beginning on Tuesday, April 11 at 12:00 PM. 
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