GNAC Softball: Western Oregon Falls to UC San Diego, 4-0

Trina Dorn, Jamie Becker and Shanley Young had hits for WOU.

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TURLOCK, Calif. - UC San Diego pitcher Melissa Ward tossed a three-hit shutout as the Tritons topped Western Oregon at the Mizuno Tournament of Championships today at Pedretti Park, 4-0.

The Wolves, who are scheduled to play host Cal State Stanislaus in a late game tonight, fell to 10-13 on the season, while UCSD improved to 20-17.

Ward gave up just three singles, walked two and struck out eight in improving to 16-5 on the season.

Meanwhile, the Tritons scratched out runs in the first, fourth, six and seventh innings to provide plenty of offense for Ward.

Dallas Hernandez had two hits, including a triple to pace the UC San Diego offense.

Trina Dorn, Jamie Becker and Shanley Young had hits for WOU.

Ashley Sellers, in her first appearance of the season, took the loss allowing seven hits, four earned runs, two walks and two strikeouts.

In addition to tonight’s game, the Wolves will also play three games on Saturday and bracket games on Sunday.

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