Washington softball drops fifth straight in 7-2 loss to No. 7 UCLA

The Washington Huskies ' struggles against ranked teams continued on Saturday afternoon in a 7-2 loss to the No. 7 UCLA Bruins. The loss marked five straight for coach Heather Tarr's team, which let an early advantage slip away after left fielder Ava Carroll got the Huskies off to a solid start with a run-scoring double in the first inning to give UW an early 1-0 lead, before a home run from designated player Gabi Toney in the second inning tied the game at 2-2.

However, the lead didn't last long because, for the second straight day, the pitching staff was unable to keep the best offense in the Big Ten in the ballpark. The Bruins launched four home runs for the second straight day. Shortstop Aleena Garcia's two-run blast tied the game in the second inning, while left fielder Rylee Slimp, first baseman Jordan Woolery, and right fielder Megan Grant all hit solo shots.

FINAL | The Bruins take game two. pic. twitter.

com/DXGp7vUFsv — Washington Softball (@UWSoftball) April 26, 2026 Sophia Ramuno took the loss for the Huskies and fell to 9-4 on the year after she was able to make it through just 2 2/3 innings, allowing 6 runs (4 earned) on 3 hits and 2 walks with 3 strikeouts in the process. She gave way to freshman Allie Thomsen, who allowed a run on 3 hits with 4 walks over the next 3 1/3 innings, before Rylee Rehbein worked a perfect seventh inning with a strikeout. After starter Brynne Nally let up 2 runs on 2 hits and 2 walks over the first 1 2/3 innings, she was relieved by Natalie Cable, who earned the win and improved to 9-1 on the year.