Softball Game Preview: Washington Huskies vs. Mission San Jose Warriors

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Previous Games

05/07/24 - Away	5-4 W
04/11/24 - Home	0-7 L
05/11/23 - Home	4-14 L
05/08/23 - Away	2-15 L
04/14/22 - Away	10-12 L
+ 5 more games

Washington and Mission San Jose are an even 5-5 against one another since April of 2016, but likely not for long. The Huskies are taking a road trip to challenge the Warriors at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Washington has given up an average of 7.9 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Washington fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Silver Creek on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Raiders by a score of 13-11. The Huskies have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Washington got a massive performance out of Angelica Sanchez, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. That home run was Sanchez's first of the season. Another player making a difference was Nevaeh Rainer, who went 3-for-5 with four RBI and two doubles.

Meanwhile, Mission San Jose posted their closest victory since April 23, 2024 on Thursday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Irvington 5-3.

Hailey Pan spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on three hits and racked up 13 Ks. Those 13 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.

On the hitting side, Neha Okhade was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4. What's more, she posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in April of 2024.

Mission San Jose's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-7. As for Washington, their loss dropped their record down to 6-8.

Washington skirted past Mission San Jose 5-4 in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Do the Huskies have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Warriors turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.