On Day 2 in Lincoln, California, Softball drops both games against Corban University and #13 College of Idaho. The day began at 10am where the Oaks fell to Corban, 7-3. Quick turnaround for the Oaks as they jumped into competition with the #13 College of Idaho once more. The ball did not fall in Menlo's favor, losing 9-1.
Game 1: Menlo 3 - 7 Corban
Alyssa Rodne Leads the Oaks in Game 1
Sophomore Outfielder out of El Dorado Hills, California started the Oaks off in the top of the 3rd inning. Jolen Velasquez was at third base and Hailey Rolloff on second base with 2 outs. Rodne was able to reach first off of an error by the 3rd baseman which led to the scoring of Velasquez for the RBI and Rolloff advancing to third. Alyssa Rodne ended Game 1 hitting 1-3 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored.
Kianna Lum Aids With The Late Oaks Score
In the top of the 6th inning, Senior from Sunnyvale Kianna Lum had Alyssa Rodne at third base after she tripled down the left field line. Lum stepped up to the plate with 2 outs and singled up the middle to score Rodne for the Oaks final run of the game. Kianna's last and only other at bat was against Antelope Valley on February 5th on Game 4 of the 2-doubleheader weekend. Menlo was down by 1 with a late rally in the bottom of the 7th. Kianna Lum pinch hit for Sofia Quintero in a last effort to overcome the Pioneers. Lum singled up the middle as well, advancing teammates Attard and Medina to second and third base. Ultimately the Oaks fell to the Pioneers. Kianna is now 2-3 hits on the season and seems to enjoy the pressure to come up with clutch plays!
Game 2: Menlo 1 - 9 #13 College of Idaho
Young Oak Makes Plays
In Game 1 against Corban, Freshman out of Patterson, California, Emma Medina did a job in the top of the 4th inning with 1 out against the Oaks. Grace Christian opened the inning with a triple to right field. With a runner in scoring position, Medina flew out to left field for the sac fly RBI to allow Christian to score. Coach Sky has put trust in her freshmen newcomers this season thus far, as Medina has had 10 at bats in 5 games before the afternoon game against College of Idaho.
Game 2 was no different for Emma. In the bottom of the 2nd Emma was up to bat with 1 out and a runner on third and first. Medina put the ball in play to the pitcher and reached first on the fielder's choice. Maya Biven-Sommerville gets put out at second but Christian was able to score for the lone run of the game against the hitting storm of College of Idaho. So far Medina has 1 hit and 4 RBI in the 2023 season.
Up Next
The Oaks next competition is Friday February 17th in Brisbane, CA to take on the Academy of Arts in a doubleheader starting at 12pm and 2pm. Live stream and live stats will be available on the menloathletics.com website!
