[d4cohn]

If so, that's a shame, because, overall, the defense has been getting the job done this season and all the "walks" crossing the plate have been lethal.

Well, Cred, the defense had been getting the job done exceptionally well until today, as you noted. We had what can only be described as a defensive meltdown today, with 6 errors leading to 5 unearned runs in a 6-5 loss. As you pointed out, we had as many errors in one game as we had in our previous 16 Pac-12 games. The errors spoiled an outstanding start from Carolyn, who otherwise only allowed 1 earned run. Our freshman 3B has been great offensively, but she has struggled all season defensively. She had two really costly errors today, and has 4 in our last 7 games. On the season, she had a .926 fielding percentage (.923 in conference) prior to the two errors today.

I also have no idea why Montana Dixon is not starting at catcher. She had a clutch two run home-run in the seventh inning to cut the lead to one, and she was hitting .265 on the season with a .363 on-base percentage prior to the home-run. She is also a former Top 40 recruit as part of this talented freshman class.

Unfortunately, the junior who has been starting over Montana allowed 2 stolen bases, committed a throwing error that helped lead to the first run of the game for UCLA, and is hitting less than .200.

Disappointing that another winnable game slipped away today.

[d4cohn]

If so, that's a shame, because, overall, the defense has been getting the job done this season and all the "walks" crossing the plate have been lethal.

Well, Cred, the defense had been getting the job done exceptionally well until today, as you noted. We had what can only be described as a defensive meltdown today, with 6 errors leading to 5 unearned runs in a 6-5 loss. As you pointed out, we had as many errors in one game as we had in our previous 16 Pac-12 games. The errors spoiled an outstanding start from Carolyn, who otherwise only allowed 1 earned run. Our freshman 3B has been great offensively, but she has struggled all season defensively. She had two really costly errors today, and has 4 in our last 7 games. On the season, she had a .926 fielding percentage (.923 in conference) prior to the two errors today.

I also have no idea why Montana Dixon is not starting at catcher. She had a clutch two run home-run in the seventh inning to cut the lead to one, and she was hitting .265 on the season with a .363 on-base percentage prior to the home-run. She is also a former Top 40 recruit as part of this talented freshman class.

Unfortunately, the junior who has been starting over Montana allowed 2 stolen bases, committed a throwing error that helped lead to the first run of the game for UCLA, and is hitting less than .200.

Disappointing that another winnable game slipped away today.