Softball Recap: Washington's Victory on Friday Extends Winning Streak to 15

Panthers

Margin (Wins)

04/18/25 vs Geneseo	18
05/23/25 vs Galesburg	16
05/10/25 vs Galesburg	16
04/23/25 vs Streator	15
04/01/25 vs Williamsville	12

Washington waltzed into their match on Friday with 14 straight wins... but they left with 15. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Galesburg Silver Streaks a 16-0 shutout. The Panthers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 17 contests by six runs or more this season.

Washington's victory was their ninth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 29-2. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.6 runs on average over those games. As for Galesburg, they are on a 38-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-33.

Looking ahead, Washington will be playing in front of their home fans against Morton at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Panthers are facing the Potters at the right time seeing as the Potters are stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Galesburg, they will head out to face off against Dunlap at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Silver Streaks' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 6.5 runs per game this season.