Willamette Wolverines Softball 8-9 Astoria

A late rally came up just short for Willamette as the Wolves dropped a heartbreaking 9-8 decision to Astoria on Friday afternoon. The non-league softball clash saw both teams trade runs in what became a back-and-forth slugfest on the coast.

Willamette, playing their first road game in over a week, found themselves in an offensive battle from the opening inning. The Wolves managed to plate eight runs but couldn't quite match Astoria's nine-run output in the high-scoring affair.

The loss drops Willamette to 7-2 on the season, marking just their second defeat of the young campaign. Despite the setback, the Wolves have shown they can compete with quality opponents, having scored eight runs against a solid Astoria squad.

With league play approaching, this non-conference test provided valuable experience for a team that has been dominant through their first nine games. The Wolves will look to bounce back quickly as they prepare to return home for their next contest.