Softball Recap: Wakefield Triumphs

After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Langley, Wakefield was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 victory over the West Springfield Spartans. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Warriors as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.

Regan Hughes was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Hughes was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one home run.

Karis Lee

Base on Balls Against

05/11/26 vs West Springfield	1
05/08/26 vs Langley	1
05/05/26 @ Herndon	2
04/27/26 @ Alexandria City	0
04/20/26 vs Rock Ridge	1
+ 2 more games

In other pitching news, Karis Lee looked comfortable as she pitched four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.

Back at the plate, Lucy Strawn was incredible, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Reece Wilder was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one run and one RBI.

Wakefield's record now sits at 13-5. As for West Springfield, the loss snapped their winning streak at five games and leaves them with a 12-5 record.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wakefield will host McLean at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Highlanders' pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so the Warriors' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for West Springfield, they will be playing at home against Fairfax at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Lions have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 12.53 runs per game on average), something the Spartans will no doubt try to take advantage of.