Oregon softball continued its winning start to the 2017 season with a 4-2 win on Saturday morning against Seattle U as part of the Kajikawa Classic in Tempe, Arizona.
Oregon got things going early with a two-run home run from Mia Camuso to help give the Ducks a quick 3-0 lead in the bottom of the first. The blast was Camuso’s first career homer for the Ducks. The Ducks scored an additional run in the inning for a four-run lead.
Seattle knocked in two runs in the top of the second inning prompting a pitching change for Oregon. Head coach Mike White elected to use both freshmen pitchers, starting Miranda Elish and then bringing on Maggie Balint while the Ducks led 4-2.
Balint was called into action quickly in the circle, getting out of a loaded bases situation with only one out to keep Oregon’s 4-2 lead in tact.
The remainder of the game stayed rather quiet with neither team earning a run in the final five innings.
Oregon was held to only six hits as the Ducks now look to change their approach the plate from power to small-ball.
Balint was awarded the win (3-0). The Ducks now prepare to face Cal Poly on Sunday in the final game of the tournament.
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