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Pitoy hits walk-off double, lifts Western to first West Regional win since 2017

No. 1 Vikings survive first round with 1-0 softball win over Azusa Pacific

May 9, 2024 3:12 p.m.

Teammates rush junior second baseman Kanilehua Pitoy, right, Thursday, May 8 after hitting a walk-off double to defeat Azusa Pacific 1-0 in the first round of the NCAA Division II West Regional Tournament. — Teammates rush junior second baseman Kanilehua Pitoy, right, Thursday, May 8 after hitting a walk-off double to defeat Azusa Pacific 1-0 in the first round of the NCAA Division II West Regional Tournament. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Western sophomore shortstop Hailey Rath celebrates while crossing home plate. — Western sophomore shortstop Hailey Rath celebrates while crossing home plate. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Western freshman third baseman Maleah Andrews fires an out across the diamond. — Western freshman third baseman Maleah Andrews fires an out across the diamond. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Asuza Pacific junior Simone Penuelas blows bubbles between innings. — Asuza Pacific junior Simone Penuelas blows bubbles between innings. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Western junior Kanilehua Pitoy, right, and freshman Maleah Andrews hug after the game. — Western junior Kanilehua Pitoy, right, and freshman Maleah Andrews hug after the game. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Western junior second baseman Kanilehua Pitoy, facing, celebrates with teammates. — Western junior second baseman Kanilehua Pitoy, facing, celebrates with teammates. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

By Connor J. Benintendi Sports Editor

Junior Kanilehua Pitoy hit a two-out, walk-off double to right field to score sophomore Hailey Rath&

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