TURLOCK, Calif. — Sadie Salas delivered a walk-off two-run single to cap a five-run comeback and lift Stan State to a 6-5 win in Saturday's opener, as the Warriors went on to complete the sweep with an 11-5 victory over Cal State Monterey Bay at Warrior Field.

After splitting Friday's twinbill, the Warriors improved to 20-19 overall and 9-15 in conference play, while Cal State Monterey Bay moved to 26-20 overall and 9-16 in the CCAA. The series win marked Stan State's second of the season, with both coming in CCAA play.

In game one, Cal State Monterey Bay grabbed momentum early with three runs in the opening inning and added two more in the fourth to build a 5-0 lead. The Warriors chipped away in the bottom of the fifth, scoring four times to get back within one. Katelyn Bridgeman delivered a two-run double to right center and Marley Hogue followed with an RBI single to help spark the comeback.

Stan State kept the Otters off the board the rest of the way behind Alexis Camberos, who entered in relief in the fourth inning and shut down Monterey Bay over the final four frames. Camberos (5-8) allowed just two hits and one run while striking out one to earn the win. Mikaya Griego (3-3) was charged with the loss for the Otters.

Trailing 5-4 entering the seventh, the Warriors mounted one final push. Hogue opened the inning with a single, Nat Camarena followed with a base hit and Addie Meddings moved both runners up with a sacrifice bunt. After Monterey Bay recorded an out at the plate, Salas came through with the game-winning hit, lining a two-run single to left field to score Emily Bigley and Maggie Pyke for the 6-5 walk-off victory.

Bridgeman finished with two RBIs, Hogue went 3-for-3 with two RBIs and Salas drove in the final two runs of the game.

In game two, Stan State answered every Monterey Bay punch and pulled away late for an 11-5 win. The Otters scored twice in the first and added two more in the second, but the Warriors matched that with a four-run bottom of the first. Nat Camarena started the response with an RBI single, Addie Meddings followed with a two-run single and Sadie Salas drew a bases-loaded walk to give Stan State a 4-2 lead.

Monterey Bay tied the game at 4-4 in the second and went back in front 5-4 on Grace Boyd's solo home run in the fourth. Stan State answered immediately in the bottom half. Katelyn Bridgeman's sacrifice fly tied the game, and Marley Hogue followed with an RBI single to plate Ava Montesdeoca and give the Warriors the lead for good at 6-5.

The Warriors added one more run in the fifth before breaking the game open with a four-run sixth. Bridgeman doubled to start the inning, Camarena brought in one with a bunt, Madison Rosebrough followed with an RBI double, and Celine Ramos capped the surge with a sacrifice fly.

Camarena (5-8) earned the win in game two after allowing five runs over six innings with four strikeouts. Kadence Nulick (8-8) took the loss for Monterey Bay. Camberos tossed a scoreless seventh to close it out.

Stan State pounded out 14 hits in the nightcap, led by Montesdeoca's 3-for-5 effort with an RBI and two stolen bases. Bridgeman went 2-for-3 with an RBI, Hogue had two hits and two RBIs, Camarena was 2-for-3 with two RBIs, Meddings drove in two and Rosebrough added three hits and an RBI.

Warrior Notables

• Stan State erased a 5-0 deficit in game one to earn a 6-5 walk-off victory.
• Sadie Salas delivered the game-winning two-run single in the bottom of the seventh inning of the opener.
• Alexis Camberos earned the game one win with four innings of relief, allowing just one run on two hits.
• The Warriors totaled 14 hits in game two and scored in five different innings.
• Nat Camarena earned the win in game two and also drove in two runs at the plate.
• Stan State secured its second series win of the season, both coming in CCAA play.

Weekend Stats
Stan State hit .367 as a team over the four-game series, totaling 40 hits and 26 runs.

Katelyn Bridgeman led the Warriors, batting .667 (8-for-12) with a home run and five RBIs. Nat Camarena added a .462 average with a team-high seven RBIs, while Marley Hogue hit .385 with four RBIs.

Malia Babasa scored a team-high six runs, while Addie Meddings and Ava Montesdeoca each recorded four hits.

In the circle, Alexis Camberos posted a 1.17 ERA and earned a win in relief, while Nat Camarena recorded seven strikeouts over 12 innings.

CCAA Standings
Cal State San Marcos continues to lead the conference at 24-4, followed by Cal State East Bay at 16-8. Cal State Dominguez Hills sits in third at 13-15, with Cal Poly Humboldt (10-12) and Chico State (10-14) rounding out the top five.

Cal State San Bernardino and San Francisco State are tied at 9-13, followed by Cal State Monterey Bay at 9-15. Stan State moved to 8-14 in CCAA play and sits just outside the top five.

The top five teams advance to the CCAA Softball Championships, scheduled for May 6-9 in Hayward.

Around the CCAA
Saturday's action saw Cal State San Marcos continue its dominance with a doubleheader sweep of Cal Poly Humboldt (4-1, 10-2), while Cal State East Bay also swept Cal State San Bernardino (3-1, 7-6).

Cal State Dominguez Hills stayed hot with two wins at San Francisco State (6-1, 16-9 in eight innings).

Stan State completed the series win over Cal State Monterey Bay with a sweep on Saturday, earning a 6-5 walk-off victory in game one followed by an 11-5 win in the nightcap.

Up Next
Stan State wraps up the regular season with a four-game road series at Cal State Dominguez Hills (April 24-25) before returning home to host Cal Poly Humboldt on May 1-2. The series finale on May 2 will serve as Senior Day, honoring Malia Babasa, McKenna Beach, and Emily Bigley at Warrior Softball Field.