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Gallery: Western softball sweeps Saint Martin’s in doubleheader

March 30, 2024 6:09 pm

Western's Maleah Andrews cheers after scoring a run. — Western's Maleah Andrews cheers after scoring a run. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Western Washington University's Hailey Rath skips and hops to home plate after hitting a three-run homer Saturday, March 30 as the Vikings beat Saint Martin's University 7-1 in the first game of a doubleheader at Viking Field. — Western Washington University's Hailey Rath skips and hops to home plate after hitting a three-run homer Saturday, March 30 as the Vikings beat Saint Martin's University 7-1 in the first game of a doubleheader at Viking Field. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Western's Hanako Hirai lines up a pitch before driving in a run. — Western's Hanako Hirai lines up a pitch before driving in a run. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Western head coach Sheryl Gilmore high-fives Amaya Davis (4) after driving in a run. — Western head coach Sheryl Gilmore high-fives Amaya Davis (4) after driving in a run. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Western's Maleah Andrews, left, gets a hug from teammate Hailey Rath March 30 after turning a double play to end the inning against Saint Martin's. — Western's Maleah Andrews, left, gets a hug from teammate Hailey Rath March 30 after turning a double play to end the inning against Saint Martin's. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Western pitcher Joie Baker winds up for a pitch. — Western pitcher Joie Baker winds up for a pitch. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Western's Hailey Rath loses the ball as she tries for a throw to first base. — Western's Hailey Rath loses the ball as she tries for a throw to first base. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Western alum Alison Haukass Richards throws out the first pitch with teammates from the Vikings' 1998 NAIA National Championship team. — Western alum Alison Haukass Richards throws out the first pitch with teammates from the Vikings' 1998 NAIA National Championship team. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Western Washington University softball completed a doubleheader sweep of Great Northwest Athletic Conference rival Saint Martin’s, 7-1 and 5-3, Saturday afternoon, March 30, at Viking Field.