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Shelby Shanks
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Cal Poly Humboldt HUM 5-2
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Winner Hawaii Hilo UHH 6-4
Cal Poly Humboldt HUM
5-2
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Final
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Hawaii Hilo UHH
6-4
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Cal Poly Humboldt HUM 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 3 5 3
Hawaii Hilo UHH 0 0 0 5 0 3 X 8 8 1

W: Madison Rabe (3-0) L: Garcia, Gaige (2-1)

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Winner Cal Poly Humboldt HUM 6-2
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Hawaii Hilo UHH 6-5
Winner
Cal Poly Humboldt HUM
6-2
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Final
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Hawaii Hilo UHH
6-5
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Cal Poly Humboldt HUM 1 6 0 2 0 1 1 11 20 2
Hawaii Hilo UHH 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 3 8 2

W: Smokey, Alyssa (2-0) L: Megan Yorba (1-2)

Game Recap: Softball | | Drew Gwerder

Humboldt Splits Day Against Hilo, Moves to 6-2 on the Season

HONOLULU, Hawai'i – Cal Poly Humboldt Softball wrapped up another competitive day in the Aloha State, splitting their doubleheader on Saturday against Hawai'i Hilo to improve to 6-2 for the week.The Jacks dropped game one to the Vulcans with a final score of 3-8, the bounced back in game two with a commanding 11-3 victory.

Game 1 - Cal Poly Humboldt 3, Hawai'i Hilo 8
The Lumberjacks fell in game one 8-3 to the Vulcans.

GAME SUMMARY: Despite an early 2-0 lead, Cal Poly Humboldt (5-2) could not hold off a five-run fourth inning by Hawai'i Hilo (6-4). The Lumberjacks struck first in the third inning when Shelby Shanks delivered a clutch two-run double to left center, driving in Hailee Moore and Bella Garcia. However, the Vulcans capitalized on Humboldt's defensive miscues in the fourth inning, plating five runs, four of which were unearned. The 'Jacks responded with a run in the sixth, but Hawai'i Hilo added three more in the bottom half to secure the win.

KEY PERFORMANCES:

  • Shelby Shanks (HUM) – 1-for-2, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 BB
  • Alyssa Ramirez (HUM) – 1-for-3, RBI
  • Vanessa Saltos (HUM) – 2-for-3, 2B
  • Jayda Favela (UHH) – 3-for-4, 2 R, RBI
  • Madison Rabe (UHH) – 4.1 IP, 2 H, 1 R (0 ER), 3 BB, 4 K (W, 3-0)

ON THE MOUND: Gaige Garcia (2-1) took the loss for Humboldt, allowing just one earned run over 5.2 innings while striking out two. Rayna Ponce recorded the final out of the sixth in relief. For the Vulcans, Madison Rabe earned the win, striking out four over 4.1 innings of relief.

Game 2 - Cal Poly Humboldt 11, Hawai'i Hilo 3
Cal Poly Humboldt (6-2) responded in dominant fashion to close out its trip to the islands, delivering an explosive offensive performance in an 11-3 victory over Hawai'i Hilo (6-5) on Saturday afternoon at Sand Island Park.

The Jacks racked up 20 hits in the victory, which is the most hits in a single game since February 10, 2018 (19 hits vs. Cal State Dominguez Hills), setting the tone early with a six-run second inning to seize control. Alyssa Smokey continued her strong start to the season in the circle, striking out five batters over six innings to earn the win.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Humboldt wasted no time getting on the scoreboard, striking in the first inning when Julia Rivera singled through the left side to bring home Hailee Moore for the game's first run. The floodgates opened in the second inning as the Jacks plated six runs on a string of clutch hits.

Moore jumpstarted the rally with a two-run triple before Shelby Shanks, Smokey, and Lauren Asia each added RBI hits to cap the frame. By the time the dust settled, Humboldt had built a commanding 7-0 lead.

Hawai'i Hilo responded with three runs in the third, but that was all the Vulcans could muster against the Humboldt pitching staff. The Jacks kept their foot on the gas, adding insurance runs in the fourth, sixth, and seventh innings to secure the lopsided victory.

Rivera shined at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBIs, while Moore added a pair of hits and two RBIs of her own. Shanks and Asia also contributed multi-hit performances, and every starter in the lineup recorded at least one hit in the offensive onslaught.

IN THE CIRCLE

Smokey was stellar once again, allowing just three runs (all in the third inning) on seven hits while striking out five across six frames. Rayna Ponce came on in relief, tossing a scoreless seventh to lock down the win.

NOTABLE STATS

  • 20 hits: Humboldt's offense erupted for a season-high 20 hits, and most since February 2018
  • Balanced attack: All nine starters recorded at least one hit.
  • 'Moore' power: Hailee Moore recorded a triple and two RBIs, continuing her strong start to the season.
  • Shanks' speed: Shelby Shanks swiped her first stolen base of the year.

UP NEXT

The Jacks will head to Turlock for the Tournament of Champions next week as they gear up for a five-game road trip that begins on Friday (Feb. 14) and wraps up on Sunday (Feb. 16). 

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