In a three-game sweep of Utah in Salt Lake City earlier this month the UW softball team (46-11) outscored their Pac-12 opponent 29-15. Their track record against the Utes also includes a 12-1 blowout and – perplexingly – a sneaky 13-12 win that saw Utah blow a 12-1 fifth inning lead.
Collectively, Utah’s pitching staff gave up 32 hits, 29 runs – 21 of which were earned runs — and 15 walks, while amassing only seven strikeouts.
That series was a low point for the Utes and a source of inspiration for the Huskies going into postseason play.