Dramatic endings

SOFTBALL:

The Dons went 1-2 through three home games, including a walk-off win against an Orange Empire giant.

Please check Sports section for extended game coverages. Here are recaps of recent games:

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RCC TIGERS [5] VS. SAC DONS (3)

FEB. 20 / HOME

Starting pitcher Devon Rodriguez was close to shutting down undefeated Riverside City College, pitching five and two-thirds innings of three-hit ball. But Tigers shortstop Natalie Barrios hit a game-tying two-out solo home run, sending Rodriguez to the bench.

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SAC DONS [4) VS. CYPRESS CHARGERS (3)

FEB. 27 / HOME

Santa Ana waited 19 games through seven years to topple an invading giant. Freshman first baseman Sabrina Perez laced a walk-off single that scored sophomore left fielder Becky Poirier from second base as the Dons handed Cypress its first conference loss, 4-3.

“I am glad to be part of the team to end the streak,” Poirier said.

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SCC HAWKS (8) VS. SAC DONS (4)

MARCH 1 / HOME

Before throwing a single pitch March 1, visiting Santiago Canyon College knew what to expect from sophomore righty Devon Rodriguez.

“We had a game plan for Devon. She was our teammate last season and that played in our favor,” said Hannah Romanski, Hawks third baseman.

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