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Teagan Gerhart threw a one-hitter over five innings and the Stanford softball team beat visiting Santa Clara, 8-0, in its home opener Wednesday night.

The 20th-ranked Cardinal (5-2) hosts the Stanford Nike Invitational beginning Friday. Stanford meets Cal State Northridge at 2:15 p.m. and Cal State Bakersfield at 4:30 p.m.

Gerhart walked one and struck out four in throwing her first shutout of the season.

She was supported by Sarah Hassman, who had two hits, including a double, and drove in three runs.

Jessica Plaza added two hits and drove in two, while Tegan Schmidt and Danielle Miller each recorded an RBI for the Cardinal.

Santa Clara and UC Davis are also in the invitational. Admission to all home regular season games is free.

— Stanford Athletics

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