Diamond Notes

Quick thing. If you read my story today on former UCLA softball star Lisa Fernandez pitching in what could be her final appearance for the national team in tonight's exhibition against the Bruins and thought about checking out the game, don't bother. It's been sold out for over a month.

If you already bought tickets, get there early. It's an overflow crowd and parking on a weeknight up by the softball field is always tough. UCLA James Ybiernas said that the gates will be open by 4 p.m. but as of 2:30, when I called him on his cellphone, there were already about 50 people lined up at the gate.