Friday, February 9
Peoria, IL
9:30 AM
University of Washington
vs
Saint Louis
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Huskies Start 2018 In Illinois For Five Games
February 07, 2018 | Softball
SEATTLE - The long wait for the 2018 softball season is over as the Huskies hit the road for a five-game tournament in Peoria, Illinois this weekend. Washington will play Saint Louis, Western Illinois, Miami (Ohio), and Bradley over three days, facing off with host Bradley twice. Washington's first game will be Friday, February 9 at 9:30 am PT against Saint Louis.
Heather Tarr has the chance to become Washington's all-time wins leader this weekend. With one more win, Tarr will have 533 in her career, the most wins ever by a Husky softball coach.
The Huskies return over 70% of its runs scored from the 2017 Women's College World Series team that ranked 18th in the nation in offense. That group includes Taylor Van Zee, Sis Bates, and Kelly Burdick, all of whom hit over .330 last year. Julia DePonte and Kirstyn Thomas, who hit seven and eight homers, respectively, are also back to bolster the offense. Trysten Melhart, who went 19-for-20 on stolen bases last season, will pair with Burdick as part of a dangerous outfield that will also include Maggie Gallagher, Kaija Gibson, and Amirah Milloy.
Rutgers transfer and NFCA Freshman of the Year finalist Taryn Atlee joins the Huskies this year as a part of the infield. Atlee is one of six newcomers, along with hitters Nawai Kaupe, Morgan Allen, Emma Helm, and Noelle Hee and pitcher Gabbie Plain.
Brittany Werre and Rachel Ogasawara will be an important part of the team as well. Werre hit .364 last season, while Ogasawara will provide defensive strength at catcher while also bringing her career .300 batting average to the offense.
Just two regular starters from last year's team are gone, with three of four Husky pitchers returning as well. 2017 Pac-12 wins leader Taran Alvelo is back for her junior season, looking to build on her 200-strikeout campaign last year. It was the first time a Husky has recorded 200 strikeouts in a single season since Bryana Walker's 205 in 2013. Samantha Manti and Kristin Cochran are also back from a staff that recorded a 2.38 ERA in 2017.
Make sure to follow Husky softball on Twitter with the username @UWSoftball and on Instagram at uwsoftball.
Heather Tarr has the chance to become Washington's all-time wins leader this weekend. With one more win, Tarr will have 533 in her career, the most wins ever by a Husky softball coach.
The Huskies return over 70% of its runs scored from the 2017 Women's College World Series team that ranked 18th in the nation in offense. That group includes Taylor Van Zee, Sis Bates, and Kelly Burdick, all of whom hit over .330 last year. Julia DePonte and Kirstyn Thomas, who hit seven and eight homers, respectively, are also back to bolster the offense. Trysten Melhart, who went 19-for-20 on stolen bases last season, will pair with Burdick as part of a dangerous outfield that will also include Maggie Gallagher, Kaija Gibson, and Amirah Milloy.
Rutgers transfer and NFCA Freshman of the Year finalist Taryn Atlee joins the Huskies this year as a part of the infield. Atlee is one of six newcomers, along with hitters Nawai Kaupe, Morgan Allen, Emma Helm, and Noelle Hee and pitcher Gabbie Plain.
Brittany Werre and Rachel Ogasawara will be an important part of the team as well. Werre hit .364 last season, while Ogasawara will provide defensive strength at catcher while also bringing her career .300 batting average to the offense.
Just two regular starters from last year's team are gone, with three of four Husky pitchers returning as well. 2017 Pac-12 wins leader Taran Alvelo is back for her junior season, looking to build on her 200-strikeout campaign last year. It was the first time a Husky has recorded 200 strikeouts in a single season since Bryana Walker's 205 in 2013. Samantha Manti and Kristin Cochran are also back from a staff that recorded a 2.38 ERA in 2017.
Make sure to follow Husky softball on Twitter with the username @UWSoftball and on Instagram at uwsoftball.
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