Softball Recap: Make It Three in a Row for Toledo

Toledo entered their tilt with Warden on Saturday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They were the clear victors by a 12-3 margin over the Cougars. This was payback for the Riverhawks, who suffered a 17-6 defeat the last time these two teams met.

Brenna Carver was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out six over four innings pitched. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run. That stolen base marked the first that she has snagged this season.

In other batting news, Taysia Miller was a standout: she went a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Xtyn Norberg was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.

Toledo kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 21 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least ten hits in six consecutive games.

Toledo's victory bumped their record up to 7-1. As for Warden, their loss dropped their record down to 4-2.

Toledo and Warden should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Washington Rankings. The Riverhawks will challenge Kittitas at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday with a big rank advantage (21 vs. 124). Meanwhile, Warden (ranked 33rd) will meet Lake Roosevelt (ranked 111th) at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.