HAYWARD, Calif.-- Sierra Clark had a career-high 10 strikeouts and allowed an earned run on two hits on her way to leading Cal State East Bay to a 3-1 game one victory over Holy Names Wednesday at Pioneer Softball Field. The Pioneers dropped the second game 1-0 to see their record go to 5-5 on the season. Holy Names is now 2-8-1.

GAME ONE: Cal State East Bay 3, Holy Names 1-

The opener of the doubleheader was scoreless through three innings when the Pioneers cracked the seal on the scoring when Ashley Allen doubled to left field to plate Courtney Leyba. Leyba got on base by laying down a terrific bunt single. Leyba then stole second to get herself in scoring position and Allen did the rest to give CSUEB the 1-0 lead.

Clark and the Pioneer defense were able to keep the Hawks off the board until CSUEB added two insurance runs in the sixth.

With the bases loaded and one out, Ali Cerminara singled up the middle to score Mia Ramirez to make it 2-0. The third run came on the very next batter when Clark drew a based loaded walk to score Leyba.

The extra runs proved to be pivotal as the Hawks scored once in the seventh, but couldn't score again in the two-run Pioneer victory.

Clark improved to 4-0 on the season and now sports an ERA of 1.56. Clark totaled 1-3 with an RBI at the plate. Cerminara went 1 for 2 with two walks and an RBI. Leyba went 1 for 3 with two runs.

GAME TWO: Holy Names 1, Cal State East Bay 0-

The lone run in this game came in the second inning when the Hawks Sharona Mataele doubled to score Geena Garabedian.

Cal State East Bay's Tatiana Beilstein was impressive in the circle, pitching her second complete game in as many starts. Beilstein allowed four hits and only walked one batter.

Allen, Rose Marston, and Belle Placencia all collected hits for the Pioneers.  

Cal State East Bay next plays at Sonoma State Friday in a CCAA doubleheader.

First pitch is set for 12:00 P.M.