The Washington Huskies’ bats have gotten off to a hot start in the 2024 season and showed up again in the Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational, helping coach Heather Tarr’s team cruise to a 9-1 victory over the Wisconsin Badgers in five innings.
Former top recruit Kinsey Fiedler went 3 for 3 on the day, driving in 2 runs and scoring twice, while Brooklyn Carter also notched 2 hit, an RBI, and a run scored. Rylee Holtorf’s RBI single in the 5th inning invoked the 8-run “run-ahead” rule.
Ruby Meylan earned the victory while throwing a complete game. The All-American allowed 1 earned run on 2 hits, walked 2 batters, and struck out 7. Even though Meylan excelled in the circle once again, her earned run average rose to 0.66 on the season.
The Huskies’ afternoon matchup with No. 12 LSU was canceled due to inclement weather. They will return to the field on Sunday morning to finish off the tournament with a matchup against the North Carolina Tar Heels.