Softball Recap: Richland Extends Winning Streak to Six

Bombers

Margin (Wins)

04/10/25 @ Pasco	22
04/10/25 @ Pasco	19
03/22/25 vs West Valley	15
04/25/25 vs Kennewick	14
04/19/25 @ Jackson	14

Richland extended their winning streak to six on Friday, bumping their season record up to 19-1 in the process. They were the clear victors by a 17-5 margin over the Chiawana Riverhawks. The Bombers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 14 contests by six runs or more this season.

Ali Evans made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two RBI.

In other batting news, Sophia Sams was a standout: she went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs and four RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted over her last 11 matchups. Jordan Brannon was another key player, going 3-for-4 with four runs, one triple, and one stolen base.

Richland always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .528. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Chiawana only posted an OBP of .385.

As for Chiawana, their defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 13-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss they have suffered since March 29, 2024.

On Chiawana's side, Chase Wirt was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI.

The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Richland beat the Riverhawks by a score of 9-0 later that day.