Irvine, CA — It came down to the wire on Monday, as Beckman Varsity Patriots grabbed the victory in walk-off fashion, 8-7, over Northwood Varsity Timberwolves. The game was tied at seven in the bottom of the seventh when Kiyomi Okamoto singled, scoring one run. The bottom of the lineup was strong for Beckman Varsity Patriots. Jess Peralta, Kylie Kim, and Bree Nguyen combined for seven of the team's 13 hits in their victory. They scored four runs and drove in five. Northwood Varsity Timberwolves got on the board in the top of the fourth inning after Katerinna Rizos singled, scoring one run, Mia Fogle drew a walk, scoring one run, Marissa Lee drew a walk, scoring one run, Lauren Silva singled, scoring two runs, and Natalie Keith singled, scoring two runs. Beckman Varsity Patriots jumped back into the lead in the bottom of the seventh inning after Nguyen doubled, and Okamoto singled, each scoring one run. Okamoto stepped in the circle first for Beckman Varsity Patriots. They gave up seven hits and six runs over six and two-thirds innings, striking out three and walking six. Riley Bajorek stepped in the circle first for Northwood Varsity Timberwolves. They surrendered 13 hits and eight runs (seven earned) over six innings, striking out six and walking nine. Peralta appeared in relief for Beckman Varsity Patriots. Beckman Varsity Patriots amassed 13 hits in the game. Number eight hitter, Kim, showed the depth of Beckman Varsity Patriots's lineup, by leading them with three hits in four at bats. Peralta and Nguyen each drove in two runs for Beckman Varsity Patriots. Diya Malik, Okamoto, and Jazmine Cruz each collected multiple hits for Beckman Varsity Patriots. Madison Heimann paced Beckman Varsity Patriots with four walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, accumulating nine walks for the game. Cruz stole two bases. Beckman Varsity Patriots turned two double plays in the game. Baylie Wong and Keith each collected two hits for Northwood Varsity Timberwolves. Silva went 1-for-4 at the plate as they led the team with two runs batted in. Northwood Varsity Timberwolves had a strong eye at the plate, collecting six walks for the game. Northwood Varsity Timberwolves turned one double play in the game. Next up for Beckman Varsity Patriots is a game against Woodbridge on Thursday. Copyright © 2024 GameChanger Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Any reuse or republication of this story must include the preceding attribution and is subject to the Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. Terms of Use, License Agreement, and Privacy Policy.