Walla Walla is 2-8 against Richland since April of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Blue Devils will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on the Bombers at 4:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
While Walla Walla is heading in to the matchup without a victory, things might be looking up considering their last game was the closest they've come to getting one. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 14-12 heartbreaker at the hands of Chiawana.
Brooklyn White ?27 stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 3-for-5 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Ellie Mclaughlin ?26, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Richland's rock-solid pitcher showed up for the team's third consecutive shutout on Saturday. They never let Glacier Peak get on the board and left with a 10-0 win. Fans of the Bombers have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 6+ runs.
Ali Evans made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Evans was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, two doubles, and two RBI. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in March of 2025.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jordan Brannon, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. Scarlett Hudon was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Richland kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least ten hits in five consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Walla Walla's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Richland, their victory bumped their record up to 3-0.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Walla Walla has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .451. However, it's not like Richland struggles in that department as they've averaged .579. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Walla Walla suffered a grim 14-4 defeat to Richland in their previous matchup back in March of 2025. Will the Blue Devils have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
