The St. Mary's University Softball team split a doubleheader at Western New Mexico, winning the first game 7-6 and losing the second 5-3. In game one, senior Ariella Saenz notched her 13th win, contributing both on the mound and at the plate. Game two saw the Rattlers struggle to maintain their early lead after a grand slam from WNMU. The team wraps up its regular season on Saturday against St. Edward's.

By the Numbers
  • St. Mary's collected 16 hits over the two games.
  • Ariella Saenz recorded her ninth complete game of the season.
  • Bryley Westfahl secured 31 stolen bases this season.
State of Play
  • The Rattlers now hold a 28-21 overall record, with a 20-16 conference record.
  • Ariella Saenz leads the team with 13 wins this season.
  • The team's performance in the doubleheader marks their second split against WNMU this season.
What's Next

St. Mary's will conclude its regular season with a game against St. Edward's on May 2, looking to build momentum heading into postseason play.

Bottom Line

The Rattlers demonstrated resilience in their comeback win but need to address consistency as they enter the final stretch of the season. Securing a strong finish against St. Edward's could provide crucial momentum heading into playoffs.