On the backs of its outstanding pitching, LSU was able to win both games on Saturday against James Madison, 2-0 and 3-2, and secured its berth to the Women’s College World Series Finals in Oklahoma City.
For the first game, Beth Torina turned to Allie Walljasper. The sophomore hurler did not disappoint, scattering five hits and a walk while striking out five in a complete game shutout. She retired the first six and the last six batters of the game. Walljasper did have to work out of a few jams, most notably in the fourth in a tied game, with runners on first and second and no outs, but ultimately kept the Dukes off the board.