The Utes will play later tonight in hopes of extending their season after losing this morning in the College World Series.
Mariah Lopez pitches for Utah, in NCAA Softball Super Regionals action between the Utah Utes and the San Diego State Aztecs, on Saturday, May 27, 2023.The Utah Utes softball team defended almost every Washington Huskies batter well enough to win. But designated hitter Rylee Holtorf was the difference.
“That’s going to be tough,” Utes coach Amy Hogue said about needed to play two games in one day. “But like [Kendall Lunderg and Mariah Lopez] said, they’re tough.” Utah’s Hayley Denning slapped her way to a double in the top of the second despite Washington’s defense shifting inside to try stifling her speed. Kendall Lundberg doubled and drove Denning home to give the Utes a 1-0 lead.
The Huskies extended their lead in the sixth behind a single from Holtorf and a sacrifice fly from Olivia Johnson.
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