SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Stan State battled to the final out in both games of Monday's CCAA doubleheader at San Francisco State, falling 4-3 in the opener and 4-2 in the nightcap at SFSU Softball Field.

Stan State moves to 16-18 overall and 5-13 in CCAA play, while San Francisco State improves to 20-19 overall and 9-9 in conference action.

In game one, Stan State jumped out quickly with three runs in the first inning. Ava Montesdeoca opened the game by getting hit by a pitch, and after Malia Babasa and Katelyn Bridgeman reached, Addie Meddings delivered an RBI single to left field. Madison Rosebrough followed with a two-run double to left center, giving the Warriors a 3-0 lead.

San Francisco State responded with two runs in the third and tied the game in the fourth before taking the lead in the sixth on an unearned run. Alexis Perez (13-7) earned the complete-game win, while Nat Camarena (4-7) took the loss despite allowing just two earned runs over 6.0 innings.

Stan State threatened in the seventh, loading the bases with one out after a single, walk, and hit, but the rally came up just short.

In game two, the Gators built a 4-0 lead with runs in the second, third, and fifth innings. Kharime Caratachea (6-11) earned the win, while Alexis Camberos (4-4) was charged with the loss. Perez picked up her second save of the season.

Stan State answered late, scoring in the sixth when Moxie Barton came around to score on a fielder's choice by Montesdeoca.

The Warriors rallied again in the seventh. Madison Rosebrough singled, Barton walked, and Addie Meddings singled to load the bases with two outs. Katrina Rodriguez delivered an RBI single to cut the deficit to 4-2, bringing the tying runs on base before the comeback attempt ended.

Rodriguez went 2-for-3 with an RBI in game two, while Marley Hogue led the Warriors with two hits in game one. Rosebrough drove in two runs in the opener, and Meddings added an RBI.

Warrior Notables
• Stan State had the tying or go-ahead runs on base in the seventh inning of both games
• Marley Hogue: 2-for-4, run scored (Game 1)
• Madison Rosebrough: 2 RBI, double (Game 1)
• Katrina Rodriguez: 2-for-3, RBI (Game 2)
• Nat Camarena: 6.0 IP, 4 R, 2 ER, 3 K
• Alexandria Himes: 1.1 IP, 0 R, 2 K in relief (Game 2)
• Warriors recorded 15 hits across the doubleheader

CCAA Standings
Cal State San Marcos leads the conference at 20-4, followed by Cal State East Bay at 13-7. Cal Poly Humboldt sits in third at 10-8, with San Francisco State at 9-9 rounding out the top four. Cal State San Bernardino (8-10) currently holds fifth place, followed by Chico State (10-14), Cal State Monterey Bay (8-12), Cal State Dominguez Hills (9-15), and Stan State (5-13). The top five teams will advance to the CCAA Softball Championship Tournament, scheduled for May 6-9 in Hayward, Calif., as the race for postseason positioning continues.

CCAA Schedule This Week
Around the conference this week, Cal State Dominguez Hills travels to San Francisco State, Cal State East Bay is at Cal State San Bernardino, and Cal Poly Humboldt faces Cal State San Marcos in a four-game set. Stan State hosts Cal State Monterey Bay for a four-game series in Turlock, beginning Friday at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m., followed by Saturday games at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. Chico State is off this week

Up Next
Stan State returns home this week to host Cal State Monterey Bay for a four-game CCAA series at Warrior Softball Field. The series begins Friday with a doubleheader at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m., followed by Saturday doubleheader action at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. in Turlock. Fans can watch and listen to all games on FloCollege with Levi Flores on the call.

The Warriors will have 12 games remaining following this weekend's series, including a road trip to Cal State Dominguez Hills on April 24-25 before closing out the regular season at home against Cal Poly Humboldt on May 1-2. Senior Day will be held on May 2, honoring Malia Babasa, McKenna Beach and Emily Bigley.