No. 8 Washington Softball defeated No. 20 Cal 8-3 in the series opener at Levine-Fricke Field in Berkeley, California. The win brings the Huskies' record to 29-7 overall and 11-5 in the Pac-12 this season.

By the Numbers
  • Ruby Meylan recorded seven strikeouts in a complete game, earning her ninth win.
  • Rylee Holtorf, Brooke Nelson, and Kinsey Fiedler each had two hits for Washington.
  • Six different players contributed to runs scored for the Huskies.
  • Washington drew a total of seven walks during the game.
  • Washington has hit a home run in nine consecutive games.
Yes, But

Cal initially took the lead with a two-run home run by Tianna Bell in the second inning.

State of Play
  • Washington responded with four runs in the third inning to take the lead.
  • Holtorf has hit four home runs in the past three games and six in the last seven games.
  • Game two between Washington and Cal is scheduled for Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m. PST.
  • The game can be streamed on Cal Live Stream 5.
What's Next

The Huskies and Golden Bears will compete in game two on Saturday, with Washington looking to continue their momentum from the series opener.

Bottom Line

No. 8 Washington Softball's impressive victory over No. 20 Cal sets a strong foundation for the series, showcasing the team's offensive prowess and determination to secure wins in the competitive Pac-12 conference.