Bishop Ward beats Washington in girls softball match

by Brian Turrel

The Bishop Ward and Washington High School girls softball teams played Friday, April 7, at Ward’s home field at City Park.

Bishop Ward won the game 16 to 1.

Photos copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel

Ward freshman pitcher Mariela Tinoco hit a single to left in the first inning. Tinoco was two for three in the game, with a walk. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Ward freshman second baseman Marissa Brennan hit a single to left in the first inning. Brennan had two hits and scored three runs. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Washington freshman Alia Green nearly beat out the throw at first base on a fielder’s choice in the third inning. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Ward freshman Molly Mahoney came in as a pinch runner in the third inning and scored on Aliana Rodriguez’s single to left. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Washington junior center fielder Taylor Gibson fielded a fly ball for the final out of the third inning. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Washington senior third baseman Essence Oliver scored Washington’s only run on an inside-the-park home run in the fourth inning. Oliver drove the ball to deep left field and beat the throw to Ward senior catcher Gabriela Tinoco at home plate. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Washington sophomore pitcher Chayanne Gomez pitched into the fourth inning before being relieved. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Ward junior third baseman Mary Fox launched a triple to deep left field in the fourth inning. Fox was three for three with two singles and a triple. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)