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UC Santa Barbara sophomore Ainsley Waddell slashed .474/.565/1.158 and four home runs as the Gauchos went 5-1 in six games to take home The Big West Field Player of the Week award. It is Waddell's first career Field Player of the Week award, having won four Freshman of the Week in 2024.
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Waddell compiled at least one hit in every game over the weekend.
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The designated player started off with a 1-for-3 performance in a 1-0 loss to Colorado State, Friday.
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In the second game of the day on Friday, Waddell hit 1-for-3 with one run in a 10-8 win against New Mexico State.
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In a 10-2 victory over Colorado State, Saturday, the San Carlos, Calif. native hit two home runs, going 2-for-3 with four RBI and three runs.
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Waddell hit 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run and a home run in a 8-7 win at New Mexico State, Saturday.
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In the first game of a doubleheader at UTEP, Sunday, the sophomore hit a home run as the Gauchos prevailed 10-9.
- In a 12-1 win to close the weekend at UTEP, Sunday, Waddell went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run.