Softball Recap: Jackson Finds Home Field Redemption Against Kamiak

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Previous Games

05/02/25 - Home	5-4 W
04/14/25 - Away	6-7 L
05/17/24 - Neutral	4-3 W
04/24/24 - Home	6-3 W
04/09/24 - Away	9-0 W
+ 5 more games

There's no place like home for Jackson, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Wednesday. They had just enough and edged out the Kamiak Knights 5-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Timberwolves have posted since April 3rd.

Allie Thomsen (2025-UW) was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off nine hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.

Thomsen (2025-UW) wasn't the only one making solid contact as seven players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kiana Holden (2025), who went 1-for-3 with two runs. Madi Jacquot (2027) was another, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.

Jackson was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .448. The last time their batting average was this high was back in May of 2024.

Jackson's record is now 8-11. As for Kamiak, their defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 12-6.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jackson will welcome Monroe at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Kamiak, they will be playing at home against Cascade at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Knights' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bruins have averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season.