Softball Recap: Garfield Takes Down Eastside Catholic in a Playoff Battle

Bulldogs

Margin (Wins)

04/07/25 @ Mercer Island	22
05/12/25 vs Eastside Catholic	15
03/18/25 vs Nathan Hale	14
04/08/25 @ West Seattle	13
03/19/25 vs Seattle Prep	13

Garfield extended their postseason success on Monday against Eastside Catholic. They never let the Crusaders get on the board and left with a 15-0 victory. Considering the Bulldogs have won 16 matchups by more than six runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.

Sammy Breckenridge looked comfortable as she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 17 consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Jordana King, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of Mae Valenta, who went 1-for-2 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.

Garfield was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .529. They are 17-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

Garfield has been performing well recently as they've won 14 of their last 17 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 20-5 record this season. As for Eastside Catholic, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-14.

Looking ahead, Garfield will take on Inglemoor at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bulldogs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Vikings have averaged an impressive 9.6 runs per game this season. Eastside Catholic does not have any more games scheduled as of now.