JMU Softball Outlasts Georgetown in Extra Innings

Dukes earn 4-3 victory after back-and-forth battle goes to eighth inning

Apr. 16, 2026 at 3:08am

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting the dynamic action and competing forces of a softball game, with sharp geometric shapes and planes in navy blue, gold, and white representing the two teams.JMU's hard-fought extra-inning victory over Georgetown showcases the competitive spirit and determination of both softball programs.Georgetown Today

James Madison softball team defeated Georgetown 4-3 in eight innings on Wednesday afternoon, extending their winning streak to four games. The Dukes were led by Cali Legzdin's 2-for-4 performance and a game-winning RBI single from Kira Ortega in the eighth inning.

Why it matters

This was an important non-conference victory for the JMU softball team as they look to build momentum heading into the heart of their Sun Belt Conference schedule. The Dukes have now won four straight games after a slow start to the season.

The details

JMU struck first with an RBI single from Edwards in the third inning to take a 1-0 lead. LeGrand then added another RBI single to make it 2-0. Georgetown responded with a two-RBI double to tie the game in the bottom of the third. The Dukes regained the lead 3-2 in the fifth on an RBI single from Payton List, but Georgetown forced extra innings with a two-out RBI double in the seventh. In the eighth inning, Legzdin started the winning rally with a double, and Ortega delivered the game-winning hit on the second pitch she saw.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, April 16, 2026.
  • JMU struck first with a run in the third inning.
  • Georgetown tied the game at 2-2 in the bottom of the third inning.
  • JMU took a 3-2 lead in the fifth inning.
  • Georgetown tied the game at 3-3 in the bottom of the seventh inning to force extra innings.
  • JMU scored the winning run in the top of the eighth inning.

The players

Cali Legzdin

A JMU softball player who went 2-for-4 at the plate and scored the winning run in the eighth inning.

Kira Ortega

A JMU softball player who delivered the game-winning RBI single in the eighth inning to give the Dukes the 4-3 victory.

James Madison University Softball Team

The JMU softball team, who extended their winning streak to four games with the extra-inning victory over Georgetown.

Georgetown University Softball Team

The Georgetown softball team, who battled back from an early deficit to force extra innings before ultimately falling to JMU 4-3.

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What they’re saying

“This was a hard-fought game that came down to the wire. I'm proud of how our team battled and found a way to get the win in extra innings.”

— Loren LaPorte, JMU Softball Head Coach

What’s next

JMU will look to continue their winning streak when they return to Sun Belt Conference play this weekend with a three-game series against Georgia State.

The takeaway

JMU's ability to grind out a close, extra-inning victory over a tough non-conference opponent like Georgetown is an encouraging sign for the Dukes as they aim to make a push in the Sun Belt standings in the second half of the season.