Softball Recap: Wakefield Wins Going Away Against Washington-Liberty

Wakefield had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 16-run drubbing they dealt Washington-Liberty on Friday. The Warriors blew past the Generals 17-1. The match marked the Warriors' most dominant win of the season.

Regan Hughes and Juliet Milder made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Hughes pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Meanwhile, Milder tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Hughes has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. At the plate, Hughes went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, while Milder went 3-for-4 with two runs and two RBI. That's the most hits Hughes has posted since back in March.

Kira Zoeller

Hits (Career)

05/02/25 @ Washington-Liberty	3
04/25/25 @ George C. Marshall	2
04/24/25 vs Alexandria City	2
04/03/25 vs Washington-Liberty	2
04/28/25 vs Herndon	1

In other batting news, Wakefield got a massive performance out of Kira Zoeller, who went 3-for-5 with three runs, three RBI, and one double. Those three hits gave Zoeller a new career-high. Lucy Strawn was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three runs, two RBI, and one double.

Wakefield always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .564. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.

Wakefield's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-5. As for Washington-Liberty, they are on an 11-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-12.

We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Wakefield is set to take on their familiar foe McLean at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Washington-Liberty will face off against rival Langley at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.