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University of Puget Sound

Softball
Riki Lester
2
Winner Puget Sound PS 3-8, 1-0 NWC
1
Willamette WIL 3-8, 0-1 NWC
Winner
Puget Sound PS
3-8, 1-0 NWC
2
Final
1
Willamette WIL
3-8, 0-1 NWC
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Puget Sound PS 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 2 0
Willamette WIL 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 3 1

W: Estrada, Nyomi (2-3) L: Mckenzee Petersen (3-3)

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Puget Sound PS 3-9, 1-1 NWC
6
Winner Willamette WIL 4-8, 1-1 NWC
Puget Sound PS
3-9, 1-1 NWC
2
Final
6
Willamette WIL
4-8, 1-1 NWC
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Puget Sound PS 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 6 2
Willamette WIL 1 2 0 0 2 1 X 6 11 1

W: Lizzie Brasher (1-2) L: Madia, Alison (0-1)

Game Recap: Softball | | Alyssa Floyd

Loggers Trade Wins with Bearcats in Saturday Doubleheader

SALEM, Ore. - - Logger softball kicked off Northwest Conference play with a split against Willamette University on Saturday, grinding out a 2-1 victory in the opener before dropping 6-2 in the second.

How It Happened

Game 1

The series opener began as a classic pitcher's duel, with both sides trading zeros through the first three frames. Lauren Perryman set the tone early, retiring the side in order in the first and navigating a lead-off walk in the second by inducing three straight flyouts. The Logger defense backed her up with a flawless performance, keeping the Bearcats off the scoreboard while the offense searched for a breakthrough.

That breakthrough finally arrived in the top of the fourth. Alyssa Waldo ignited the rally with a sharp single to center field, followed by an Olivia Boures walk to put two runners on. With one out, Nyomi Estrada put the ball in play to force a fielder's choice; a Willamette error on the throw allowed Waldo to slide home safely, giving Puget Sound the 1-0 lead.

The Loggers added a crucial insurance run in the sixth inning. Waldo once again sparked the offense with a lead-off base hit and quickly moved into scoring position. Estrada then delivered the hit of the game, a clutch RBI single into right field that brought Waldo home for the 2-0 lead.

Willamette refused to go quietly in the bottom of the seventh. The Bearcats managed to string together two hits and a sacrifice fly to cut the deficit to 2-1 with two outs. With the tying run on base, Perryman remained unshakable. She dialed in to force a high pop-up to short, ending the threat and securing the win. Perryman finished the day allowing just one run one and four hits over seven innings of work.

Game 2

The momentum shifted in the second game as Willamette's bats woke up early. The Bearcats jumped out to a 3-0 lead by the second inning, capitalizing on a series of base hits and a Logger error. Puget Sound attempted to chip away in the fourth when Kylie Tanimura doubled deep to left-center, scoring Alyssa Figueroa to make it 3-1.

The Bearcats responded immediately with a three-run burst in the bottom of the fifth to extend their lead to 6-1. The Loggers refused to go quietly, as Estrada drove in another run in the sixth to cut into the deficit, but the comeback stalled there. Despite out-hitting the Bearcats in the first game, the Loggers struggled to find the gaps in the second game, resulting in the 6-2 final.

What Happens Next

The Loggers remain in Salem tomorrow, March 8, to wrap up the four-game opening series against Willamette. First pitch is set for 11:00 AM.

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