Washington softball falls 3-2 to Saint Mary's in 11 innings

The Huskies couldn't overcome a strong performance from Gaels pitcher Odhi Vasquez.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 12:38am

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The Washington Huskies suffered their second loss to the Saint Mary's Gaels in as many days, falling 3-2 in 11 innings. Pitcher Odhi Vasquez was dominant in relief for the Gaels, allowing just 2 hits and a walk over the final 5 innings. Washington's Giselle Alvarez drove in both of the Huskies' runs, but it wasn't enough as the Huskies dropped to 31-8 on the season.

Why it matters

The Huskies were looking to bounce back after Friday's loss, but were unable to solve the Gaels' pitching staff. This defeat drops Washington further behind in the race for a high seed in the upcoming NCAA softball tournament.

The details

Washington starter Madeline Haun went the first 6 innings, allowing 2 runs on 5 hits. Gaels reliever Odhi Vasquez then took over and was nearly unhittable, surrendering just 2 hits and a walk over the final 5 frames. The Huskies had a chance to tie it in the 11th inning, but Vasquez struck out catcher Jadyn Glab to end the threat. Giselle Alvarez drove in both of Washington's runs with a solo homer and an RBI double.

  • The game took place on Friday, April 4, 2026 in Palo Alto, California.
  • Odhi Vasquez entered the game in relief in the 7th inning.

The players

Odhi Vasquez

The Saint Mary's pitcher who was dominant in relief, allowing just 2 hits and a walk over the final 5 innings to earn the win.

Giselle Alvarez

The Washington third baseman who drove in both of the Huskies' runs with a solo home run and an RBI double.

Morgan Reimer

The Washington pitcher who went the distance, allowing 3 runs on 12 hits and 2 walks with 10 strikeouts.

Sam Buckley

The Saint Mary's third baseman who hit a two-run home run in the first inning and a solo shot in the 11th to provide the winning margin for the Gaels.

Kaycie Burdick

The Washington center fielder who had 4 of the Huskies' 7 hits in the game.

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What they’re saying

“We had our chances, but just couldn't get that big hit when we needed it. Odhi was outstanding in relief and really shut us down.”

— Kathy Thorpe, Washington Head Coach

What’s next

The Huskies will look to bounce back on Saturday when they take on the No. 24 Stanford Cardinal in their final game in Palo Alto.

The takeaway

This loss is a tough one for the Huskies, as they were unable to solve the Gaels' pitching staff for the second straight day. However, they will have a chance to regroup and finish their California trip on a high note against a ranked Stanford team.