STANFORD, Calif. – Sarah Deplitch hit her first home run of the season, plus had a double and a pair of RBIs to lead San José State softball (1-3, 0-0 MW) in a 10-2 run-rule victory over Cal (0-3, 0-0 ACC) in the second day of the Stanford Invitational from Stanford Softball Stadium on Saturday. The Spartans fell 16-4 in five innings to No. 17 Stanford (4-0, 0-0 ACC) in the nightcap.

Game 1: Cal

Trailing 2-1 entering the bottom of the second, the Spartan offense ignited for eight runs to break the game open. The power surge was highlighted by Deplitch, who launched a two-out solo home run off Cal’s Mya McGowan. SJSU’s hitters proved lethal with two outs, accounting for nine of their 10 RBIs in the contest. Shay McDowell drove in three runs with two outs, while Reina Zermeno, Ahmiya Noriega, and Deplitch each added two two-out RBIs.

The Spartans have a two-game win streak against ACC opponent Cal.
Offensive Powerhouse: The Spartans recorded 10 hits, led by Deplitch (2-for-3, HR, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R), Zermeno (2-for-3, 3B, 2 RBI, 1 R), McDowell (1-for 3, 2B, 3 RBI, 2 R), and Noriega (2-for-3, 2 RBI, 1 R).
Starting Pitching: Norah Coulsell earned her first career win (1–1), tossing a complete five-inning game, allowing six hits and zero earned runs.
Sophia Burdick had a perfect game, going 2-for-2 at the plate with a run scored

Game 2: No. 17 Stanford

The Spartans came out aggressive in the opening frame, jumping to a 3-0 lead in the top of the first inning. The momentum continued in the second inning when Burdick hit her first career inside-the-park home run.

The Cardinal responded immediately with four runs in the bottom of the first inning and then broke the game open in the second inning, plating seven runs to take an 11-4 lead.

Burdick led the team with five total bases, highlighted by her second-inning home run.
Samantha Blachly provided a clutch two-out RBI in the first inning.
Noriega reached base after being hit by a pitch and crossed the plate for one of the Spartans’ four runs.
Defensive Work: The Spartans’ defense saw active play from Arden Walsh and McDowell, who combined for four putouts and four assists.

UP NEXT: The Spartans close out the Stanford Invitational from Stanford Softball Stadium on Sunday against Cal at 10:00 a.m. as they look for their third win in a row over the Golden Bears.

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