By Nathan Keil | Sports Editor
In 2017, Baylor softball headed west to Fullerton, Calif., for the Judi Garman Classic 14-3, without garnering much national attention. The Bears finished the tournament 4-1 with wins over ranked opponents — Arizona State, Michigan, Washington and UCLA.
This year, the narrative is in reverse. Baylor enters their West Coast trip 9-0, ranked eighth in the country and with two wins over ranked opponents, No. 23 McNeese State and No. 11 Alabama.
Despite those two wins, head coach Glenn Moore said he knows this tournament will be a large step up in competition and a consistent elevated competition.