Category: Washington Huskies

Washington baseball posts 13-run inning to take series from Seattle U

The Washington Huskies exploded for 13 runs in the eighth inning to beat Seattle U.

Things looked bleak for coach Jason Kelly and the Washington Huskies, who were held to just 4 hits and 1 run through the first seven innings. Then in the eighth, Washington’s offense exploded for 7 hits and 13 runs, en route to a 14-3 victory over the Seattle University Redbirds.

The inning was fueled by a grand slam off the bat of third baseman Sam DeCarlo, who went 2 for 5 with 4 runs batted in, and a two-run triple from shortstop Cam Clayton.

Left fielder Dylan Osborne went 3 for 5 with 3 RBIs and 2 runs scored, while second baseman Blake Wilson posted a 2 for 5 day with 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored.

Reliever Sawyer Parkin earned the win after posting 3 scoreless innings and letting up just 3 hits. Ryan Morrison, who wasn’t able to record an out, took the loss for Seattle U, allowing 2 hits and 3 earned runs.

The Huskies improved to 14-19-1 with the victory, while the Redbirds fell to 12-28 on the year. Now, Kelly’s team will prepare for a three-game series with the No. 16 Arizona Wildcats, with the first pitch on Friday evening scheduled for 6:05.

UW Baseball loses 14-3 in series finale with Utah

The Washington Huskies dropped the game, and series, to the Utah Utes on Sunday afternoon.

After a thrilling victory on Saturday night, the Washington Huskies couldn’t take the series from the Utah Utes, falling 14-3 on Sunday afternoon. Coach Jason Kelly’s team was behind 5-0 by the end of the second inning and couldn’t recover.

Center fielder Kai Roberts starred for the Utes, going 4 for 6 with 4 runs batted in and 2 runs scored, while first baseman Drake Digorno went 3 for 5 with 3 RBIs and a run scored. The Huskies got solo home runs from shortstop Cam Clayton and center fielder Cooper Whitton, but couldn’t muster much else offensively.

Spencer Dessart took the loss for the Huskies, falling to 2-4 on the year, after allowing 4 hits and 3 runs (2 earned) over 1/3 of an inning. Colter McAnelly earned his third victory of the year, going 5 innings while allowing just 3 hits and 1 earned run.

With the loss, the Huskies fell to 13-19-1 overall and 6-12 in Pac-12 play, while the Utes improved to 26-12 on the year and 11-7 against conference opponents. The Huskies will take the field again on Tuesday afternoon at 4:05 for a matchup with Seattle University.

Washington takes another Sunday stumble, falling 4-3 at Cal

The Washington Huskies secured a series victory over the Cal Golden Bears, but couldn’t complete a sweep on Sunday.

The No. 8 Washington Huskies’ struggles in series finales continued in the Bay Area on Sunday afternoon, losing to the No. 20 California Golden Bears 4-3. The loss pushed coach Heather Tarr’s team to just 1-5 in the final game of three-game sets and 0-5 on Sundays in Pac-12 play.

Even though graduate student Brooke Nelson hit her seventh home run in as many games, Washington’s pitching staff didn’t have an answer for Cal’s Tianna Bell.

Bell went 3 for 4 on Sunday, including a home run off Nelson in the bottom of the first inning and a walk-off RBI single off Ruby Meylan in the seventh inning.

Meylan took the loss on the day, falling to 9-5 on the season after pitching the final 3 2/3 innings, allowing 2 hits and 1 earned run while walking 2 batters and striking out 2.

On the other side, Haylei Archer earned her first win of the weekend to improve to 9-5 after being charged with losses on both Friday and Saturday. Archer worked the whole game for the Golden Bears, allowing 4 hits and 3 earned runs, walking 4 batters and striking out 4.

The loss drops the Huskies to 30-8 on the season and 12-6 against Pac-12 opponents, while Cal improved to 31-14 overall and 5-11 in conference play. Washington returns home this weekend for an extremely important matchup with the No. 6 Stanford Cardinal, beginning on Friday night at 7:00.

Washington baseball hangs on for wild 13-8 victory over Utah

The Washington Huskies almost let their lead slip away, but earned a 13-8 victory over Utah thanks to a five-run ninth inning.

The Washington Huskies appeared to be in line to cruise to an easy victory over the Utah Utes on Saturday afternoon at Smith’s Ballpark. Coach Jason Kelly’s team jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the second inning and extended it to 7-0 by the sixth.

However, the Utes wouldn’t go quietly and posted 7 runs in the eighth inning to knot the game at 8-8, highlighted by a three-run home run by shortstop Core Jackson, and an error from center fielder Cooper Whitton.

Whitton quickly made up for the error with an RBI single in the top of the ninth inning to kick off a five-run frame that lifted the Huskies to a 13-8 win.

Catcher Colin Blanchard went 2 for 3 on the day with 2 runs batted in and 3 runs scored, including an RBI single in the ninth inning, while third baseman Sam DeCarlo was a perfect 3 for 3 at the plate with 2 RBIs and 3 runs scored.

Grant Cunningham earned his third win of the year in relief, after working the final 1 2/3 innings, allowing 3 hits and 2 unearned runs.

The Huskies improved to 13-18-1 overall and 6-11 in Pac-12 play with the victory, while the Utes fell to 25-12 on the year and 10-7 against conference opponents. They will meet for the rubber match of the three-game series on Sunday evening at 6:00.

Washington softball beats No. 20 Cal 8-3 to open series

The Washington Huskies got off to a hot start against the California Golden Bears on Friday, securing an 8-3 victory in Berkley.

The Washington Huskies started their weekend series with the California Golden Bears on the right note on Friday afternoon. Coach Heather Tarr’s team started slow, but thanks to a four-run third inning, they cruised to an 8-3 win.

After Cal’s Tianna Bell opened the scoring with a two-run home run off Ruby Meylan in the second inning, the Huskies were quick to answer. Shortstop Rylee Holtorf hit her tenth home run of the season to cut the deficit to 2-1 before an RBI single from Brooke Nelson tied the game. Nelson would come around to score on a throwing error to give the Huskies the lead for good

Nelson went 2 for 2 on the day, adding 2 walks along with an RBI and a run scored. Holtorf also reached base four times, going 2 for 3 with 2 walks, a run batted in, and 2 runs scored.

In the circle, Meylan threw a complete game, allowing 3 earned runs on 6 hits and 4 walks, while striking out 7 batters. She improved to 9-4 on the season, while Archer Haylei took the loss, falling to 8-4 on the year after allowing 5 hits and 3 earned runs over 3 innings of work.

The Huskies improved to 29-7 and 11-5 in Pac-12 play with the victory, while the loss moved Cal to 30-13 on the year and 4-10 against conference opponents. The two teams will meet for the second installment of their three-game series on Saturday afternoon at 1:00.

Washington baseball drops series opener at Utah 8-6

The Washington Huskies couldn’t mount a late-inning comeback against the Utah Utes on Friday morning.

Even though second baseman Aiva Arquette sent the first pitch of the ballgame over the fence in right-center field for a leadoff home run, it wasn’t enough to earn the Washington Huskies a victory. Coach Jason Kelly’s team saw its lead evaporate by the end of the second inning as the Utah Utes cruised to an 8-6 victory.

Shortstop Core Jackson had a stellar day for the Utes, going 3 for 5 with 3 doubles, 3 runs batted in, and a run scored. On the other side, Arquette did everything in his power to keep the Huskies in the game, going 2 for 5 with 2 RBIs and 3 runs scored, while first baseman Jeter Ybarra added an RBI single.

Starter Jared Engman took the loss for the Huskies, moving to 0-7 on the season after allowing 9 hits and 7 runs (6 earned) over 4 2/3 innings pitched. Bryson Van Sickle earned his third win of the year after working 6 1/3 innings, letting up 4 hits and 5 runs (3 earned).

The loss pushed the Huskies to 12-18-1 on the season and 5-11 in Pac-12 play, while the Utes improved to 25-11 overall and 10-6 against conference opponents. The two teams will meet for the second matchup in their three-game series on Saturday evening at 6:00.

Washington baseball routs Portland 11-2

Washington’s middle infielders had a big day as the Husky offense put up 11 runs against the Portland Pilots.

The Washington Huskies have won three of their last four games after an 11-2 victory over the Portland Pilots on Tuesday evening. Coach Jason Kelly’s team posted 13 hits in its offensive onslaught, 9 of those coming from the top four hitters in the order.

Second baseman Aiva Arquette went 3 for 4 on the day with a run batted in and 2 runs scored, as he opened the scoring with an RBI single in the third inning.

Shortstop Cam Clayton had an excellent day, going 4 for 5 at the plate with an RBI, and scoring 3 runs. First baseman Jeter Ybarra also crossed the plate 3 times, going 2 for 4 with an RBI, while catcher Colton Bower added a two-run double.

Starter Max Fraser was perfect on the mound, earning his first win of the season and although he didn’t strike out any batters over his 5 innings of work, he didn’t allow any baserunners either.

With the win, the Huskies improved to 12-17-1 on the season while the Pilots fell to 22-12. Washington will travel to Utah and kick off a three-game series with the Utes on Friday morning at 10:00.

Washington softball’s bats come alive in victory over Boise State

The Washington Huskies beat the Boise State Broncos behind an offensive outpour in Boise.

The Washington Huskies‘ offense couldn’t be stopped on Wednesday in Boise, as coach Heather Tarr’s team posted 15 hits en route to a 15-9 victory over the Boise State Broncos.

Graduate student Brooke Nelson led the way for the Huskies, going 4 for 5 on the day with 5 runs batted in and 3 runs scored thanks to two home runs. Nelson wasn’t alone in leaving the yard multiple times, as shortstop Rylee Holtorf hit her second three-run home run in as many games to open the scoring in the second inning, following it up with a two-run homer in the fifth.

Catcher Olivia Johnson also left the yard for the fourth time this season with a two-run home run in the sixth inning, while center fielder Kinsey Fiedler went 2 for 4 with an RBI and a run scored.

In the circle, sophomore Ruby Meylan started the game, going 3 1/3 innings and allowing 2 hits and 1 earned run. All four of Washington’s pitchers saw action in the contest and Lindsay Lopez, who allowed 1 hit and 1 earned run over the final two innings, earned her ninth win of the season.

The victory moves the Huskies to 28-7 on the season, while Boise State falls to 25-17 with the loss. Now, Washington will travel to Berkley for a three-game series with the California Golden Bears, set to begin on Friday afternoon at 3:00.

Holtorf’s second walk-off home run pushes Washington over Seattle U

Rylee Holtorf played hero once again in Washington’s victory over Seattle U on Monday night.

Shortstop Rylee Holtorf hit a walk-off three-run home run in the bottom of the seventh inning on Monday night to propel the Washington Huskies to a 3-0 win over the Seattle University Redhawks. Sound familiar?

Well, it should. In Washington’s last game at Husky Softball Stadium, on March 30 against the Oregon State Beavers, Holtorf’s ninth inning solo shot was the only run in the contest, giving coach Heather Tarr’s team a 1-0 victory.

That home run, her second of the series, also helped her earn Pac-12 Player of the Week for her performance.

Holtorf once again supplied the only offense in the game, as pitchers Lindsay Lopez and Brooke Nelson combined for a shutout. Lopez started the contest and went 6 1/3 innings, allowing just 3 hits while striking out 5 batters before giving way to Nelson, who earned her fifth win of the season after walking one hitter and striking out one over 2/3 of an inning.

Infielder Jillian Celis was the only player in the game with multiple hits, going 2 for 3 before being lifted for pinch runner Jing Gardner in the seventh inning before Holtorf’s home run.

The win moves the No. 9 Huskies to 27-7 on the season while the Redhawks fell to 16-23. Next up for Tarr’s team, it will travel to Idaho for a matchup with the Boise State Broncos on Wednesday at 5:00.

Washington baseball swept by USC after ninth inning rally falls short

The Huskies couldn’t muster a win in Los Angeles and fell victim to a sweep at the hands of the USC Trojans.

The Washington Huskies were unable to come away with a win against the USC Trojans in Los Angeles after falling 6-5 on Sunday afternoon.

Left fielder AJ Guerrero did all he could to mount a comeback for coach Jason Kelly’s team, as the junior went 2 for 3 on the day with a home run and 5 runs batted in. Second baseman Aiva Arquette also collected 3 hits and scored 3 runs, but Washington couldn’t push across the tying run in the ninth inning after Guerrero’s RBI single scored Arquette.

Spencer Dessart took the loss for the Huskies, allowing 5 hits and 4 earned runs over just two innings of work. Xavier Martinez earned his second win of the season for the Trojans after two scoreless innings of work in relief, and Josh Blum secured his third save of the season.

The Huskies fell to 9-15-1 with the loss and 3-9 in Pac-12 play while USC improved to 15-16 overall and 9-5 against conference opponents. Kelly’s team will return to action at home on Tuesday evening for a matchup with Seattle University at 6:05.