4-0 Shutout Clinches Series Sweep For Dawgs - University of Washington Athletics

BERKELEY, Calif. – With a 4-0 shutout today, the #6 Washington Huskies finished off a three-game sweep of the California Golden Bears. It was the third consecutive Pac-12 series sweep for the Dawgs, who are now 32-6 on the season and 9-3 in conference play.

The Husky offense was clicking from the get-go, scoring in the one run in the first inning and holding the lead for the rest of the game. Sis Bates had another big day, going 3-for-4. Amirah Milloy had two hits, both for extra bases, and scored two runs for the Huskies.

Taran Alvelo and Gabbie Plain once again combined for the shutout, with Alvelo working the first four innings before Plain finished the game off for her third save of the season. Alvelo shined in the toughest moments, not allowing a hit with runners in scoring position, with Cal going 0-for-4 against the senior. Cal would manage only one baserunner against Plain in three innings of work.

T4 | Amirah Milloy with a triple to center to score Espinoza!

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		SCORING
First Inning: Washington commanded the strike zone, working two walks in the inning, including a bases-loaded free pass by Kaija Gibson that gave it the lead. Fourth Inning: Milloy's triple brought in one run, with Bates' double a few pitches later allowing Milloy to waltz home for a 3-0 lead. Seventh Inning: After Milloy's leadoff double, a sac fly by Sami Reynolds put a cap on the scoring at 4-0 UW.

		NOTES
Alvelo (4.0 IP, 3 H, 0 BB, 6 K) has allowed one or fewer earned runs in six straight outings. Alvelo recorded her 175^th strikeout, becoming the fifth pitcher in the country with 175 or more strikeouts this year. Only one other pitcher has 175 strikeouts in under 125 innings. Milloy (2x3, 2 R, 2B, 3B, RBI) hit her first career triple. Bates (3x4, 2B, RBI) moved into UW's top 20 with her 34^th career double. Despite the RBI, Gibson (0x2, RBI) had her five-game hit streak come to an end. Plain (3.0 IP, 1 H, 2 K) is on a 17.2-inning scoreless streak.

With another Pac-12 series win in the books, the Huskies will return home, hosting Arizona State for three games beginning April 12.

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