Softball Recap: Fife Has No Trouble Against Washington

Fife's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They blew past the Washington Patriots 9-1. The win continues a trend for the Trojans in their matchups with the Patriots: they've now won seven in a row.

Mallory Geving made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and not a single walk). Geving was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two triples, two RBI, and one run. That's the most hits she has posted since back in May of 2024.

In other pitching news, Frankie Wolfrom looked comfortable as she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances.

Back at the plate, Ashlynn Monroe and Mallory Robson did most of the damage at the plate: Monroe went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one triple, while Robson went 2-for-3 with one triple and two RBI. That triple marked the first that Monroe hit this season. Another player making a difference was Kaitlin Christiansen, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.

Fife kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.

Fife's victory bumped their record up to 5-3. As for Washington, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-3 record this season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fife will take on Eatonville at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Trojans will need to watch out since the Cruisers have now posted at least ten runs in their last four contests. As for Washington, they will square off against Foss at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Falcons have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 19.33 runs per game on average), something the Patriots will no doubt try to take advantage of.