Friday, May 26
Seattle, WA
7:00 PM
University of Washington
vs
Louisiana
Photo by: Scott Eklund / Red Box Pictures
Washington Hosts Louisiana For Spot In WCWS
May 25, 2023 | Softball
SEATTLE β No. 7-seed Washington hosts the Baton Rouge Regional champion Louisiana in the Seattle Super Regional this weekend with a trip to the Women's College World Series on the line.
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Game one of the best-of-three series takes place on Friday night at 7 p.m. PT on ESPN. Game two is slated for Saturday at 4 p.m. PT. Time and TV designations for Sunday's in necessary game will be announced at a later time.
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Stay up to date on all tournament information by visiting the Tournament Central page.
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WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Friday, May 26
vs. #22 Louisiana
Husky Softball Stadium | Seattle
7 p.m. | ESPN
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Saturday, April 27
vs. #22 Louisiana
Husky Softball Stadium | Seattle
4 p.m. | TBD
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Sunday, April 28 (if necessary)
Β vs. #22 Louisiana
Husky Softball Stadium | Seattle
TBD | TBD
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30TH ANNIVERSARY OF WASHINGTON SOFTBALL
2023 marks the 30th anniversary of Washington softball. The Huskies first year as a program was in 1993. Head coach Heather Tarr has been a part of 24 of 30 seasons in the Purple and Gold as a player, manager and coach.
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THE LAST TIME OUT
The Huskies won the Seattle Regional after going 4-1 last weekend. Washington opened with a 10-2 six inning win over Northern Colorado on Friday night. On Saturday, the Huskies clinched their spot in Championship Sunday with a 3-1 victory over McNeese. During Championship Sunday, the Huskies had to face McNeese for the second day in a row, but lost the first game of the day 1-0 against the Cowgirls that forced the if necessary game seven.
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Down six runs in the seventh, the Huskies were down to their final three outs...but that did not stop them. With one out, UW was able to make it a four-run game on an RBI double by Jadelyn Allchin and a sac fly from Rylee Holtorf. Kelley Lynch brough in the next run on an RBI single. With bases loaded and two outs, Sami Reynolds hit a bases-clearing double to tie the game. Madison Huskey brought in the game-winning run on a double of her own to complete the six-run comeback. Brooke Nelson went back out to the circle and secured the final three outs to send the Huskies to the Supers.
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POSTSEASON AWARDS
Pac-12 and NFCA All-Region honors have come out. Below is a list of all postseason honors that the Huskies have received.
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Baylee Klingler β First Team All-Pac-12, NFCA First Team All-Pacific Region
Ruby Meylan β First Team All-Pac-12, Pac-12 All-Freshman Team, Pac-12 All-Tournament Team, NFCA First Team All-Pacific Region
Madison Huskey β Second Team All-Pac-12, NFCA Second Team All-Pacific Region
Sami Reynolds β Second Team All-Pac-12, NFCA First Team All-Pacific Region
SilentRain Espinoza β Third Team All-Pac-12
Rylee Holtorf β All-Pac-12 Defensive Team, Pac-12 All-Tournament Team, NFCA Second Team All-Pacific Region
Kelley Lynch β NFCA Third Team All-Pacific Region
Brooklyn Carter β Pac-12 All-Freshman Team
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POSTSEASON DAWGS
The Huskies have appeared in 29 straight regionals dating back to 1994 - the second year of Washington softball. Washington has the fourth-most NCAA Tournament wins all-time (128) and fourth-most WCWS appearances (14). UW has been a national seed and hosted a regional in each NCAA Tournament since 2016. All-time UW has 14 Super Regional berths and 14 Women's College World Series appearances to go with one National Championship (2009). The Huskies enter the 2023 NCAA Tournament as the seventh overall seed. This season marks the first time since 2019 the Huskies have hosted a Super Regional.
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NOT ACTING LIKE FRESHMAN
The four freshmen have contributed a lot to the Husky program in 2023. Alana Johnson is fifth on the team with 20 RBI and fourth with seven home runs. Ruby Meylan is nationally ranked in shutouts (7), strikeouts (189) and saves (6). Brooklyn Carter is a force on the base paths, leading the team and second in the conference with 26 stolen bases. Sydney Stewart has split time at catcher with a .260 average and seven RBI. Both Meylan and Johnson received Pac-12 Freshman of the Week honors this season and Meylan was named to the All-Freshman team as well as First Team All-Pac-12.
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SCOUTING THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Louisiana makes their way to Seattle after winning the Baton Rouge Regional last weekend over No. 10-seed LSU. The Ragin' Cajuns earned the Sun Belt's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament after winning the conference tournament championship over Marshall. Heading into the tournament, Louisiana was ranked 11th in the RPI and have the 11th toughest strength of schedule. At the plate, Mihyla Davis and Lauren Allred lead the team with a .382 average. Karly Heath leads the team with 16 home runs and 47 RBI. Davis leads the nation with 51 stolen bases on the season in 59 attempts. Overall, the Ragin' Cajuns have five players with over 30 RBI. As a team, Louisiana is seventh nationally with 142 stolen bases. In the circle, the pitching staff has three pitchers with double-digit wins in Kandra Lamb (10-1), Meghan Schorman (14-6) and Sam Landry (19-5). Landry leads the way with eight complete games, four shutouts and 146 strikeouts in 28 starts and 40 appearances.
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Washington holds the slight all-time series advantage over the Ragin' Cajuns at 6-5. The last time that the two program have met was in 2010. The Huskies hold a four-game winning streak over Louisiana. However, at Husky Softball Stadium the Ragin Cajuns lead 2-0.
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HUSKIES VS. THE FIELD
Of the 15 remaining teams competing for a spot in the WCWS next week, the Huskies have faced six of them this season: Oklahoma, Utah, San Diego State, Oregon, Duke and Stanford. In the 12 games played against the teams, Washington is 8-4 with wins over Utah, Duke, Oregon, Stanford and San Diego State.
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FUTURE PRODAWG
Last month, Baylee Klingler was selected as the second overall pick in the Women's Professional Fastpitch (WPF) 2023 Draft by the Texas Smoke. Based out of Austin, the Texas Smoke are led by head coach Tori Tyson in the team's inaugural season. Klingler was also one of 14 current student-athletes drafted by Athletes Unlimited (AU) this past Monday. She will have the opportunity to sign with an organization once her eligibility at UW is completed following the 2023 season.
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TOUGH SCHEDULE
Washington has compiled one of the toughest schedules in the nation this season. Against the Top 25, the Huskies have posted an 11-7 record with wins over Duke, UCLA, Stanford, Oregon and Utah. Entering the Pac-12 Tournament, Washington is ranked 10th in the RPI.
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NO-NO X 2
On Feb. 23 Kelley Lynch threw her first career no-hitter, doing so against Bethune-Cookman at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic. Lynch allowed only one runner to reach base on a hit-by-pitch in the first inning. She struck out 13. Lynch and Ruby Meylan combined for the second no-hitter this season, doing so in game one at Oregon State on April 14. The Huskies have thrown 49 no-hitters in program history.
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RECORD WATCH
Baylee Klingler is one grand slam away from setting the program record in career grand slams. The fifth-year senior has five so far - four of which came last season and one this year against Hofstra. Ruby Meylan is one save away from tying the program record for saves in a single season with seven with Tia Bollinger (2002). She needs two more to have the feat on her own.
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For more information on the UW softball team, follow @UWSoftball on Twitter and Instagram.
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Game one of the best-of-three series takes place on Friday night at 7 p.m. PT on ESPN. Game two is slated for Saturday at 4 p.m. PT. Time and TV designations for Sunday's in necessary game will be announced at a later time.
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Stay up to date on all tournament information by visiting the Tournament Central page.
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WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Friday, May 26
vs. #22 Louisiana
Husky Softball Stadium | Seattle
7 p.m. | ESPN
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Saturday, April 27
vs. #22 Louisiana
Husky Softball Stadium | Seattle
4 p.m. | TBD
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Sunday, April 28 (if necessary)
Β vs. #22 Louisiana
Husky Softball Stadium | Seattle
TBD | TBD
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30TH ANNIVERSARY OF WASHINGTON SOFTBALL
2023 marks the 30th anniversary of Washington softball. The Huskies first year as a program was in 1993. Head coach Heather Tarr has been a part of 24 of 30 seasons in the Purple and Gold as a player, manager and coach.
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THE LAST TIME OUT
The Huskies won the Seattle Regional after going 4-1 last weekend. Washington opened with a 10-2 six inning win over Northern Colorado on Friday night. On Saturday, the Huskies clinched their spot in Championship Sunday with a 3-1 victory over McNeese. During Championship Sunday, the Huskies had to face McNeese for the second day in a row, but lost the first game of the day 1-0 against the Cowgirls that forced the if necessary game seven.
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Down six runs in the seventh, the Huskies were down to their final three outs...but that did not stop them. With one out, UW was able to make it a four-run game on an RBI double by Jadelyn Allchin and a sac fly from Rylee Holtorf. Kelley Lynch brough in the next run on an RBI single. With bases loaded and two outs, Sami Reynolds hit a bases-clearing double to tie the game. Madison Huskey brought in the game-winning run on a double of her own to complete the six-run comeback. Brooke Nelson went back out to the circle and secured the final three outs to send the Huskies to the Supers.
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POSTSEASON AWARDS
Pac-12 and NFCA All-Region honors have come out. Below is a list of all postseason honors that the Huskies have received.
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Baylee Klingler β First Team All-Pac-12, NFCA First Team All-Pacific Region
Ruby Meylan β First Team All-Pac-12, Pac-12 All-Freshman Team, Pac-12 All-Tournament Team, NFCA First Team All-Pacific Region
Madison Huskey β Second Team All-Pac-12, NFCA Second Team All-Pacific Region
Sami Reynolds β Second Team All-Pac-12, NFCA First Team All-Pacific Region
SilentRain Espinoza β Third Team All-Pac-12
Rylee Holtorf β All-Pac-12 Defensive Team, Pac-12 All-Tournament Team, NFCA Second Team All-Pacific Region
Kelley Lynch β NFCA Third Team All-Pacific Region
Brooklyn Carter β Pac-12 All-Freshman Team
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POSTSEASON DAWGS
The Huskies have appeared in 29 straight regionals dating back to 1994 - the second year of Washington softball. Washington has the fourth-most NCAA Tournament wins all-time (128) and fourth-most WCWS appearances (14). UW has been a national seed and hosted a regional in each NCAA Tournament since 2016. All-time UW has 14 Super Regional berths and 14 Women's College World Series appearances to go with one National Championship (2009). The Huskies enter the 2023 NCAA Tournament as the seventh overall seed. This season marks the first time since 2019 the Huskies have hosted a Super Regional.
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NOT ACTING LIKE FRESHMAN
The four freshmen have contributed a lot to the Husky program in 2023. Alana Johnson is fifth on the team with 20 RBI and fourth with seven home runs. Ruby Meylan is nationally ranked in shutouts (7), strikeouts (189) and saves (6). Brooklyn Carter is a force on the base paths, leading the team and second in the conference with 26 stolen bases. Sydney Stewart has split time at catcher with a .260 average and seven RBI. Both Meylan and Johnson received Pac-12 Freshman of the Week honors this season and Meylan was named to the All-Freshman team as well as First Team All-Pac-12.
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SCOUTING THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Louisiana makes their way to Seattle after winning the Baton Rouge Regional last weekend over No. 10-seed LSU. The Ragin' Cajuns earned the Sun Belt's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament after winning the conference tournament championship over Marshall. Heading into the tournament, Louisiana was ranked 11th in the RPI and have the 11th toughest strength of schedule. At the plate, Mihyla Davis and Lauren Allred lead the team with a .382 average. Karly Heath leads the team with 16 home runs and 47 RBI. Davis leads the nation with 51 stolen bases on the season in 59 attempts. Overall, the Ragin' Cajuns have five players with over 30 RBI. As a team, Louisiana is seventh nationally with 142 stolen bases. In the circle, the pitching staff has three pitchers with double-digit wins in Kandra Lamb (10-1), Meghan Schorman (14-6) and Sam Landry (19-5). Landry leads the way with eight complete games, four shutouts and 146 strikeouts in 28 starts and 40 appearances.
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Washington holds the slight all-time series advantage over the Ragin' Cajuns at 6-5. The last time that the two program have met was in 2010. The Huskies hold a four-game winning streak over Louisiana. However, at Husky Softball Stadium the Ragin Cajuns lead 2-0.
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HUSKIES VS. THE FIELD
Of the 15 remaining teams competing for a spot in the WCWS next week, the Huskies have faced six of them this season: Oklahoma, Utah, San Diego State, Oregon, Duke and Stanford. In the 12 games played against the teams, Washington is 8-4 with wins over Utah, Duke, Oregon, Stanford and San Diego State.
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FUTURE PRODAWG
Last month, Baylee Klingler was selected as the second overall pick in the Women's Professional Fastpitch (WPF) 2023 Draft by the Texas Smoke. Based out of Austin, the Texas Smoke are led by head coach Tori Tyson in the team's inaugural season. Klingler was also one of 14 current student-athletes drafted by Athletes Unlimited (AU) this past Monday. She will have the opportunity to sign with an organization once her eligibility at UW is completed following the 2023 season.
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TOUGH SCHEDULE
Washington has compiled one of the toughest schedules in the nation this season. Against the Top 25, the Huskies have posted an 11-7 record with wins over Duke, UCLA, Stanford, Oregon and Utah. Entering the Pac-12 Tournament, Washington is ranked 10th in the RPI.
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NO-NO X 2
On Feb. 23 Kelley Lynch threw her first career no-hitter, doing so against Bethune-Cookman at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic. Lynch allowed only one runner to reach base on a hit-by-pitch in the first inning. She struck out 13. Lynch and Ruby Meylan combined for the second no-hitter this season, doing so in game one at Oregon State on April 14. The Huskies have thrown 49 no-hitters in program history.
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RECORD WATCH
Baylee Klingler is one grand slam away from setting the program record in career grand slams. The fifth-year senior has five so far - four of which came last season and one this year against Hofstra. Ruby Meylan is one save away from tying the program record for saves in a single season with seven with Tia Bollinger (2002). She needs two more to have the feat on her own.
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For more information on the UW softball team, follow @UWSoftball on Twitter and Instagram.
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