OREM, Utah—Lauren Frailey allowed just three hits and one run in the circle and Utah Valley used a seven-run second inning to secure a 9-1 six-inning run rule victory over CSU Bakersfield in the final game of a three-game series on Saturday afternoon at Wolverine Field.
 
Frailey picked up the complete-game victory in the circle, improving to 7-5 on the season. The junior pitcher allowed just three hits, one run and one walk on the day.
 
Caragh Morris led the Wolverines (10-16, 2-4 WAC) at the plate with a 2-for-3 performance with a home run, a walk, one run scored and a pair of RBIs. Taleigh Williams also went 2-for-3 with one run and two RBIs. Courtney Beavers also tallied a hit with an RBI and two runs scored, as UVU took two-of-three over the Roadrunners (6-25, 1-5 WAC) on the weekend to take the series.
 
"We really got our bats going in the second inning and that was key for us. This was truly a team effort, as we played well in all facets of the game," said senior outfielder Courtney Beavers. "I'm super proud of Lauren Frailey. She did an amazing job for us this entire weekend."
 
Utah Valley opened the scoring in the bottom of the second inning as Basia Query reached first after being hit by a pitch. Taylor Miller then doubled to right center to advance Query to third. Williams then singled up the middle to send both Query and Miller across the plate for the first runs of the game to give UVU a 2-0 advantage.
 
Eryn Sustayta continued the scoring in the bottom of the second with a double to right center that sent Williams home. Sustayta and Kirsten Andersen then scored on a CSUB throwing error to first base that allowed Beavers to reach. Morris then capped the scoring with a two-run shot over the left field fence to give the Wolverines a 7-0 lead.
 
CSU Bakersfield got a run back in the top of the sixth inning as Chris Hipa doubled down the right field line to score Nadia Amezcua, who had doubled to left field earlier in the inning. The score cut the UVU lead to a 7-1 advantage after five and a half innings of play.
 
Utah Valley scored a pair of runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to secure the eight-run rule victory. With runners on second and third, UVU's Brittney Vansway reached on a fielder's choice that scored Beavers from third. UVU then loaded the bases before Query drew a walk that sent Melanie Ostler across the plate for the walk-off run-rule win.
 
The Wolverines will continue WAC play at home next week as the team hosts Seattle U in a three-game series at Wolverine Field beginning on Friday, April 14. First pitch for Friday's series opener is set for 2 p.m.