POCATELLO, Idaho – Idaho State softball wrapped up the final day of the 2022 Gaucho Classic in Santa Barbara, Calif. Saturday morning. The Bengals(7-8) fell 3-1 to Providence college, finishing the tournament 4-1.
The Bengals and Friars both scored a run each in the first inning of the game. After that the next three innings were a defensive battle with both pitchers going back and forth and neither team able to break the stalemate.
In the fifth, the Friars were able to score two runs that would prove to be game winners. The Bengals continued to fight but were unable to come back finishing the game with a 3-1 Providence win.
Rheanne Lewis finished the game with a team high .407 BA.
In three innings pitched, Emma Montoya allowed one run and one hit with three Ks.
Looking Ahead
The Bengals head back to California next week to take part in the 2022 Libby Matson Tournament in Stockton.
The Bengals will face off against Nevada, Pacific and Seton Hall.
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