Softball Recap: Walla Walla Comes Up Short

Walla Walla was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They took an 11-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Kamiakin Braves. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Blue Devils of the 10-7 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2024.

Emily Meliah ?26 made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-3. She also put up two doubles, which were her first of the season.

Walla Walla's record is now 1-8. As for Kamiakin, their win bumped their record up to 7-4.

Coming up, Walla Walla will head out on the road to square off against Hanford at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Falcons' pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so the Blue Devils' hitters will have their work cut out for them. Kamiakin will be paying especially close attention to Walla Walla's game: after Walla Walla faces off against Hanford, they'll take on Kamiakin again at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.