February 17, 2016
Dons Struggle in Loss to Cypress to Open OEC Play
The Dons managed just four hits in their 14-0 loss to Cypress College.
Cypress
5-1, 1-0
14
Santa Ana
4-7, 0-1
0
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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3 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 11 | 0 |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
SANTA ANA - The Dons opened Orange Empire Conference competition today with a 14-0 loss to visiting Cypress College in five innings. The Dons (4-7) were held to just four hits while Cypress (5-1) scored its 14 runs on 11 hits.
The bulk of the Chargers offense came in the third inning when they scored 10 runs, including a three-run home run by Taylor Pierce, after taking an early 3-0 lead in the first inning. The final run came across in the top of the fifth inning on a single up the middle.
Desiree Hernandez (2-2) took the loss for the Dons as she allowed nine runs on six hits in just two innings of work. For Cypress, Ashley Ramirez (1-0) got the win as she held the Dons scoreless on three hits in three innings.
