MORAGA — (Feb. 18) Proving for a second straight day why they are one consistently one of the top defensive teams in the nation, Humboldt State's softball team did not commit a fielding error and did not allow a single run scored, earning 5-0 and 2-0 wins over Division I Saint Mary's Saturday.

The shutout victories move Humboldt to 9-1 on the season while the Gaels drop to 2-2 overall.

In the opener, Lizzy Prescott improved her pitching record to 5-0, fanning 11 batters while scattering four hits in seven complete inning.

The Jacks' offense managed just five hits, including three by designated hitter Francesca West, but also took advantage of a pair of Gael errors in scoring their five runs.

In the first inning Carolyn Cameron was hit by a pitch, advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt, advanced to third on a botched fielders' choice and scored on a wild pitch. Humboldt added two runs in the third and two more in the sixth to secure the win.

Cameron keyed the scoring in the second game as well when her fifth-inning double to center sent Felicia Miranda across home plate. Cameron then scored on a single up the middle by Caitlin Klug to finish out the Jacks' scoring.

Tracy Motnzy (4-1) had three strikeouts and allowed just two hits in the pitching circle for Humboldt.

The Lumberjacks conclude their six-game roadtrip on Monday when they face Notre Dame de Namur in a non-conference doubleheader. First pitch is scheduled for noon in Belmont.

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Humboldt State...... 102 002 0 -  5  5  0      (8-1)
Saint Mary's (CA)... 000 000 0 -  0  4  2      (2-1)
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Galletly 1x3, RBI; West 3x4, 2B, RBI; Motzny 1x1
Win: Prescott (5-0),  Loss-GALLOWAY,M.(0-1)

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Humboldt State...... 000 020 0 -  2  6  0      (9-1)
Saint Mary's (CA)... 000 000 0 -  0  2  0      (2-2)
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Cameron 2x4, 2B, RBI; Klug 1x4, RBI; Galletly 1x2; Harbeson 1x3; Slattery 1x3, 2B
Win: Motzny (4-1), Loss: LOFTIS,C.

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