The Washington softball team has been tightening the screws to opposing teams through their defense.

The Warriors have only given up one run in the past seven games.

It’s something that head coach Tylor Lampkin is happy to see.

“I’m proud of our girls and the pitching I’ve seen,” Lampkin said. “Our three girls have gotten quite a few innings in and we’ve been able to stretch some things out.”

Lampkin said the lineup is still working itself out and a lot of different players are seeing playing time.

“We’ve given some kids some opportunities,” Lampkin said. “We still have some kids fighting for playing time.”

Casady

The Warriors picked up two wins against Casady, 17-0 and 9-0, on August 11.

Ally Dennis struck out five batters in the first game – a three inning run rule.

Kinzlee Pogue was 2-2 with a home run and four RBIs.

Ellie Musgrove struck out six batters in the circle.

Lexie Salcedo was 3-3 with a double and an RBI.

Hadley Beard was 2-3 with a triple and two RBIs.

CCS

Washington beat CCS twice on August 13, 10-0 and 12-0.

Dennis struck out three batters in the first game while giving up two hits.

Ava Salcedo was 3-3 with an RBI.

Beard was 1-2 with a home run and knocked in three RBIs.

Pogue was 1-3 with a home run.

Payton Blackburn struck out five batters in two innings the second game.

Musgrove came on in relief and sat down two batters in the final inning.

Isabella Castillo was 2-2 with a double and three RBIs.

Anna Mitchell and Jaylee Gray were both 2-2 with two RBIs.

“We’ve been playing these double headers and it’s hard to always get in who you want to play,” Lampkin said.

Little Axe

Washington beat Little Axe 10-0 on August 14.

Blackburn K’d five batters in the game.

Ava Salcedo homered and went 2-2 with two ribbies.

Crossings

The Warriors defeated Crossings Christian Monday by a count of 16-1.

Washington put up 11 runs in the first inning and Dennis cruised in the circle.

Pogue was 1-1 with a double and drove in two runs. She also scored three times.

“We’re ready for the grind and the thick part of our schedule,” Lampkin said. “It will get harder and it will beef up as we add some State tournament teams to the schedule.”

Washington is 8-0 this season.