Softball Recap: Washburn's Victory on Monday Extends Winning Streak to Three

Washburn entered their tilt with Max on Monday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They were the clear victors by a 12-0 margin over the Cossacks. Considering the Cardinals have won four contests by more than six runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.

Kya Kulzer was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 13 over seven innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with four RBI and two doubles.

In other batting news, Brooklyn Hetletved and Bre Laning did most of the damage at the plate: Hetletved went 3-for-4 with three RBI, one triple, and one run, while Laning went 3-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Hetletved also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Kylee Fiedler, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.

Washburn pushed their record up to 4-2 with the win, which was their third straight at home.

Looking ahead, Washburn will welcome Grand Forks Central at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Max, they will head out on the road to square off against Beulah at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.