Oregon Head Coach Melyssa Lombardi had what seemed like it could be a successful strategy going into today’s third game of the Ducks softball series against #3-ranked UCLA. Lombardi sent Stevie Hansen (12-4) out to the circle to start the game, believing that if Hansen could get a few solid and preferably scoreless innings under her belt, the Ducks could ride her success, or if she got in trouble, Lombardi could bring in Morgan Scott (5-2) in relief. Scott, of course, had pitched a complete game, 2-hit shutout of UCLA on Friday evening. The strategy backfired, however, as Hansen gave up 3 hits and a walk along with 2 runs in the top of the first inning and Lombardi had to bring Scott in for the top of the 2nd inning.
Busted Pitching Strategy, Lack of Clutch Hitting Costs Ducks UCLA Series
