Brisbane, California- Menlo Softball kicked off three straight days of competition with a doubleheader against San Francisco's Academy of Art. Unfortunately, the Oaks would drop both games while playing in Brisbane, California.

Game 1: Menlo 1- Academy of Art 9

In their first game of the day four different Oaks were able to record a hit with Sofia Quintero driving Emma Wilson in with a single up the middle. Alongside Quintero, Hailey Roloff, Alyssa Rodne and Maya Bivens-Sommervile all added hits to the Oaks total.

Defensively, the Oaks got off to a slow start but played well in both the fourth and fifth innings. Melo would only allow one hit and catch a runner stealing. Ultimately it wasn't enough to close the gap that the Academy of Art were able to create early in the first inning.

Game 2: Menlo 2- Academy of Art 5

Game two  was a closer affair with the Oaks striking first. Alyssa Rodne continued to hit well on the day. Rodne launched a home run over the left field wall to give the Oaks a two run lead at the start of the second inning. Grace Christian would add two hits while Jolena Velasquez and Maya Bivens-Sommervile each hit singles.

The Oaks would also field and pitch well to start the game. Through the first two innings they allowed zero hits, caught a runner stealing and stranded an Academy of Art runner at second. Unfortunately, Academy of Art's bats began to get into rhythm as they defeated the Oaks 5-2 at the conclusion of the second game.

Up Next…

Softball has a short turnaround as they are back on the field against seventh ranked Oregon Tech and Simpson University tomorrow. These games will be followed by another doubleheader on Sunday against top twenty ranked Eastern Oregon. Menlo will have their work cut out for them over the next few days of play!