Chargers Lead Comeback in 6th Inning
Cypress Chargers Rally Late to Defeat Mt. SAC, 4-1
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mt. San Antonio
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
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Cypress
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | X | 4 | 5 | 1 |
CYPRESS, CA – The Cypress College softball team secured a hard-fought 4-1 victory over Mt. San Antonio College on Saturday, overcoming a slow start and delivering a clutch performance in the sixth inning. With the win, the Chargers improve to a stellar 12-2 overall record.
Both teams engaged in a defensive battle for the first five innings, with neither side able to break the deadlock. Mt. SAC struck first in the top of the sixth inning, plating a run to take a 1-0 lead. However, the Chargers responded in dominant fashion in the bottom of the frame.
Mickayla Galaviz started the rally with a single to right field, bringing Makayla Motis home to even the score at 1-1. Carly Parmenter advanced to third, setting the stage for a game-changing moment. Catcher Tina Payne came through in the clutch, delivering a double down the left-field line to clear the bases. Jayda Maldonado, Mickayla Galaviz, and Carly Parmenter all crossed the plate, giving Cypress a commanding 4-1 lead.
The Chargers' defense held strong in the final inning, securing the victory to prepare for the Orange Empire Conference schedule.
UP NEXT: The Chargers host Fullerton College Hornets on Tuesday, March 4th at 2:00pm.
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