Washington hasn't had much luck against Orting recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Patriots will host the Cardinals at 4:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
As a matter of fact, Washington put up the most runs they have all season on Tuesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Clover Park a 24-0 shutout. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded the Patriots with their most commanding win of the season.
Steve-Rae Garcia-Zamora
| 04/15/25 vs Clover Park | 14 |
| 04/07/25 @ Fife | 10 |
| 04/03/25 @ Orting | 10 |
| 04/02/25 @ Eatonville | 10 |
| 03/27/25 vs Franklin Pierce | 14 |
| + 3 more games |
Steve-Rae Garcia-Zamora was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 14 over five innings pitched. She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than ten strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Washington got a massive performance out of Dee Moore, who went 3-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and one triple. That's the most RBI Moore has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Harmony Steenhard, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with four runs, four RBI, and one triple.
Washington always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .690. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Orting entered their tilt with Fife on Wednesday with three consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with four. They walked away with a 10-6 win over the Trojans.
Like Washington, Orting also got a great game from a two-way player: Kathryn Prest. She struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off 13 hits (and only one walk). Prest was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. That stolen base was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Katie Arnett was a standout: she went 1-for-4 with one home run and two runs. That home run marked the first that she launched this season. Norah Fenton was another key player, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Orting pushed their record up to 4-5 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.8 runs over those games. As for Washington, their victory bumped their record up to 5-3.
Thursday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Washington has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .454. However, it's not like Orting struggles in that department as they've averaged .444. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Washington suffered a grim 7-0 defeat to Orting when the teams last played two weeks ago. Will the Patriots have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
