MCKINLEYVILLE -  Cal State Dominguez Hills took both ends of a California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) softball doubleheader against Humboldt State by scores of 4-1 and 15-3 in six innings, respectively, Saturday at McKinleyville High School. Combined with Friday's results, the Toros sweep the Lumberjacks in the four-game series. It is the first series sweep since 2015. CSUDH improves to 14-7 overall and 12-6 in conference play. HSU drops to 4-13 overall and 2-12 in the CCAA.
 
GAME ONE - Cal State Dominguez Hills 4, Humboldt State 1
TOP STATISTICAL PERFORMERS
Alyssa Olague 3.0IP, 1 ER
Jessica Olvera 4.0IP, 0R
Rachael Sandoval 2-for-4, 4RBI, R
Amanda Canizales 1-for-3, 2R
 
WHAT HAPPENED?
- The Toros got out to a 2-0 lead after the first inning. Freshman Amanda Canizales drew a walk and senior Rachael Sandoval hit one over the left field fence for her first home run of the year.
- The Lumberjacks got one run in the second, but it would be their only score of the game. Junior Jessica Olvera came in to relieve sophomore Alyssa Olague and did not allow a runner across the plate in the final four frames.
- CSUDH got some insurance in the fifth with two runs, batted in from Sandoval once again. Senior Damari Simon drew a walk and advanced to second on a single form Canizales. Senior Jazmin Guzman laid down a sacrifice bunt to advance both runners and Sandoval cleared the bases with a hit down the left field line.  
 
GAME TWO - Cal State Dominguez Hills 15, Humboldt State 3 (6 innings)
TOP STATISTICAL PERFORMERS
Amanda Canizales 3-for-5, 2RBI, 2R
Damari Simon 2-for-4, 5RBI, 2R
Jazmin Guzman 3-for-4, 2R
Rachael Sandoval 2-for-4, 2RBI, R
Jade Loe 2-for-2, RBI, 3R
Ashley Wies 6.0 IP, W
 
WHAT HAPPENED?
- CSUDH scored in the first inning once again with two runs. Canizales had an RBI double and Sandoval hit into a double play, but was able to score Canizales.
- The Lumberjacks got one run back in the second to cut the deficit to 2-1. The Toros started to pull away with two more runs in the fourth. Loe hit a single, Wenger drew a walk and both runners advanced on a sacrifice bunt from junior Lyzette Reveles. Simon hit a blast to the outfield that brought in Wenger and Loe.
- CSUDH piled on four runs in the fifth and seven in the sixth to take a commanding 15-1 lead. The Lumberjacks got two in the bottom of the sixth, but it wasn't enough to end the game.
- The Toros tied the school record for doubles in a game with six.
 
UPCOMING
The Toros will host No. 6 Chico State Friday and Saturday, March 15-16. Friday's doubleheader will start at 1 p.m., Saturday at 11 a.m.