Florida State, ranked No. 9, dominated Santa Clara softball, scoring seven runs in the first inning and ultimately winning 11-3 in a nonconference match. The Seminoles extended their winning streak to 25 games behind a strong offensive showing, highlighted by Isa Torres' perfect 4-for-4 performance, who also scored three runs and drove in two. Despite the loss, Santa Clara had a brief rally in the sixth, scoring two runs, but it wasn't enough to overcome Florida State's strong start. Santa Clara's pitcher Hazyl Gray suffered the loss, dropping her record to 0-4.

By the Numbers
  • Florida State scored 7 runs in the first inning.
  • Isa Torres went 4-for-4, with 3 runs scored and 2 RBIs.
State of Play
  • Florida State improved their season record to 36-4.
  • Santa Clara's record now stands at 19-19.
What's Next

Santa Clara will host San Diego for a three-game series starting Friday, aiming to regain momentum in the West Coast Conference.

Bottom Line

Despite a promising offensive effort in their last inning, Santa Clara needs to improve their pitching to compete effectively against top-ranked teams.