Recap
Anahiem, CA — It came down to the wire on Wednesday, as Fullerton Varsity Tribe grabbed the victory in walk-off fashion, 8-7, over Pacifica. The game was tied at seven in the bottom of the sixth when Analise Barrios singled, scoring one run.
Melia Vera collected three hits in four at bats in the win. Melia Vera singled in the third inning, singled in the second inning, and singled in the fifth inning.
Fullerton Varsity Tribe got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Malaya Majam-Finch doubled to center field, and Ava Flores singled to center field, each scoring one run.
Fullerton Varsity Tribe added two runs in the third after Melia Vera singled down the left field line.
Pacifica scored one run in the top of the fourth on a solo home run to left field by Arianna Salas.
Pacifica jumped into the lead in the top of the fifth when Arianna Salas drew a walk, scoring one run, and Abby Amezquita singled, scoring three runs.
Malaya Majam-Finch singled down the right field line, which helped Fullerton Varsity Tribe tie the game at five in the bottom of the fifth.
Pacifica took the lead, 7-5, in the top of the sixth thanks to singles by Catherine Benitez, and Micheala Meza.
Fullerton Varsity Tribe jumped back into the lead in the bottom of the sixth inning after Andrea Montes De Oca grounded into a fielder's choice, Hayley Brock singled to center field, and Analise Barrios singled down the left field line, each scoring one run.
Analise Barrios earned the win for Fullerton Varsity Tribe. The hurler allowed one hit and zero runs over one-third of an inning, striking out none and walking none. Katelynn Mathews started in the circle for Fullerton Varsity Tribe. The starting pitcher allowed seven hits and six runs (four earned) over five and two-thirds innings, striking out seven and walking two. Shay Kletke opened the game for Pacifica. The starting pitcher surrendered seven hits and four runs (two earned) over three innings, striking out one and walking three.
Fullerton Varsity Tribe collected 11 hits in the game. Ava Flores collected two hits for Fullerton Varsity Tribe in four at bats. Malaya Majam-Finch led Fullerton Varsity Tribe with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, piling up six walks for the game.
Arianna Salas drove the middle of the lineup, leading Pacifica with two runs batted in. The infielder went 1-for-2 on the day. Micheala Meza went 2-for-4 at the plate to lead Pacifica in hits.

