The Washington Huskies softball team made a statement in the opening game of the Pac-12 tournament, defeating their opponent by a score of 8-3. The Huskies were led by a strong offensive performance, with five different players recording multiple hits.
The Huskies got off to a hot start, scoring three runs in the first inning. They added two more in the third, and then put the game out of reach with three more runs in the fifth. The offense was powered by a two-run double from senior catcher Morganne Flores, and a two-run homerun from freshman outfielder Kelli Suguro.
The Huskies also received a strong performance from their pitching staff. Senior pitcher Gabbie Plain recorded the win, allowing three runs over six innings of work. She was relieved by freshman pitcher Taran Alvelo, who pitched three shutout innings to close out the game.
The victory was a statement win for the Huskies, who are looking to make a deep run in the Pac-12 tournament. With the win, they have now won five of their last six games and have improved their record to 28-24 overall.
The Huskies will look to keep their momentum going as they face off against Oregon State in the second round of the tournament. They will need another strong performance from their offense and pitching staff if they want to keep their tournament hopes alive.
Washington’s victory in the opening game of the Pac-12 tournament is a great sign for the Huskies as they look to make a deep run in the tournament. With a strong offensive performance and solid pitching, they have put themselves in a great position to make a run at the championship. It will be interesting to see if they can keep their momentum going as they face off against Oregon State in the second round.
