LA VERNE, CA — The University of softball team hosted Claremont-Mudd-Scripps colleges for the first of a three game series over the weekend. The Leopards fell short 11-3 against the Athenas in five innings.
La Verne tied at 1-1 after a double by graduate student Taylor Gray. Upland native Sydney Diaz pinch hit a triple to left field earning her an RBI. Diaz crossed home plate after a sacrifice fly by her teammate Ashley Rodriguez for the final score for the Leopards.
Sapirstei led the Athenas going 3-3 in her at bats.
Next Game
The Leopards will continue the series in the city of Claremont, Sunday March 24th at noon and 2 p.m.