March 21, 2013

BERKELEY -

Game Notes

The No. 6/5 California softball team (23-3) will open Pac-12 play by hosting Utah at home. The weekend series begins Friday at 3 p.m. at Levine-Fricke Field and continues on Saturday at 1 p.m. and Sunday at 12 p.m.

THE LAST MEETING Cal 12   Utah 3 6 April 7, 2012 Salt Lake City Bears Defeat Utes 12-3 for Third Pac-12 Series Sweep The No. 1 California softball broke out the brooms once again, wrapping up the inaugural conference series against Utah with a 12-3 win for the Golden Bears' third Pac-12 sweep of the year. Recap | Box Score

THE LAST MEETING Cal 12   Utah 3 6 April 7, 2012 Salt Lake City Bears Defeat Utes 12-3 for Third Pac-12 Series Sweep The No. 1 California softball broke out the brooms once again, wrapping up the inaugural conference series against Utah with a 12-3 win for the Golden Bears' third Pac-12 sweep of the year. Recap | Box Score

THE LAST MEETING Cal 12   Utah 3 6 April 7, 2012 Salt Lake City Bears Defeat Utes 12-3 for Third Pac-12 Series Sweep The No. 1 California softball broke out the brooms once again, wrapping up the inaugural conference series against Utah with a 12-3 win for the Golden Bears' third Pac-12 sweep of the year. Recap | Box Score

Cal was already scheduled for one game this week, against Northern Colorado on Wednesday, but the game was cancelled due to rain. This will be the first time the Golden Bears return to the diamond since having their 22-game win streak snapped by Syracuse, 8-1, last Saturday at the Chevron Spring Fling in Honolulu.

THE SLATE

Friday, March 22

3 p.m. - No. 6/5 Cal vs. Utah // Levine-Fricke Field (Berkeley)

Series Record with the Utes: 20-7

Last Meeting with Northern Colorado - W, 12-3 (6) on April 7, 2012

Coverage: GameTracker, Twitter

Saturday, March 23

1 p.m. - No. 6/5 Cal vs. Utah // Levine-Fricke Field (Berkeley)

Coverage: GameTracker, Twitter

Sunday, March 24

12 p.m. - No. 6/5 Cal vs. Utah // Levine-Fricke Field (Berkeley)

Coverage: GameTracker, Twitter

SCOUTING REPORT: UTAH (13-10-1)

Utah joined California at the Chevron Spring Fling last weekend, where the Utes went 0-4 during their trip in the tropics. Like the Golden Bears, the Utes had a 12-game win streak snapped by Syracuse then fell to Baylor, Hawaii and Syracuse again. Senior Kelsi Hoopiiaina leads the Utes in batting average (3.97), hits (31), doubles (8), home runs (4), total bases (55) and slugging percentage (.705). Freshman Shelby Pacheco and sophomore Marissa Mendenhall are also threats with 14 and 13 RBI, respectively. The Utes have combined for 33 doubles this season. Last season, the Golden Bears swept their first-ever Pac-12 series against Utah in Salt Lake City.

CAL KIDS DAYS RETURN:

Join us every Sunday during the Pac-12 season for your chance to run around the bases and get autographs from the team after the game! Other game promotions include softball bingo, lucky program, trivia and special giveaways.

PARKING INFO:

A portion of Witter Lot is available for the public to purchase parking spots based on a first-come, first-served basis. Fans can also park in the Underhill Lot, Botanical Garden Lot and Lawrence Hall of Science Lot. Please check the Berkeley campus shuttle schedule for weekday shuttle information.

RESERVE PARKING & SEATS BY JOINING THE NINEMIRE BLUE & GOLD TEAM:

Fans of California Softball can now reserve seats and parking by joining the Ninemire Blue & Gold Team. By pledging $1,000 or more, Blue & Gold Team members receive: one VIP reserved parking pass good for all 2013 home games, two reserved seats at all 2013 regular-season home games, Cal Bear Backer Points and a tax deduction.

To join the Ninemire Blue & Gold Team or ask any questions, please contact Kevin McCormick in the Athletic Department office at kmccormick@berkeley.edu or (510) 643-0189.