In a series of closely contested softball games, No. 18 FSU fell to Louisville in their series opener, while No. 22 Oregon managed to secure a win against No. 9 Washington, evening out their series with a final score of 9-8. Key moments in the Oregon game included a 3-run homer by Washington making it 4-3 Oregon T2, a 2-run homer by Val Wong, her second of the game making it 9-4, and a series of strategic plays leading to Oregon's narrow win. The Ducks' victory marks their first home win over the Huskies since April 14, 2017. Meanwhile, Wehiwa Aloy hit a 2-run shot turning a 5-3 game into a 7-3 Hogs advantage at B6.
Final: No. 22 Oregon 9 No. 9 Washington 8 | Ducks even the series with their first home win over the Huskies since April 14, 2017
Sac fly plus a wild pitch allows a runner to score. 9-8 Oregon T6.
Another home run by UW's Brooke Nelson, 9-6 Oregon T5.
Washington leads off the 3rd with a home run. 9-5 Oregon.
Val Wong 2-run HR, her second of the game. 9-4 Oregon.
Sac fly following 3 straight walks and the Mariners lead is now just 1. 4-3 M's
3-run Washington HR. 4-3 Oregon T2.
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Wehiwa Aloy has done it again with a 2-run shot to turn a 5-3 game into a 7-3 Hogs advantage, B6
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