No-hitter? No big deal.
In keeping with the “leave no doubt” and “one pitch at a time” mantras the UW softball team has stood by all year, perhaps it’s no surprise that sophomore pitcher Taran Alvelo looked almost nonchalant as she trotted off the field Friday night at Husky Softball Stadium after pitching the first no-hitter of her collegiate career.
Alvelo’s coach, however, gave credit where it was due.
“It’s her first career no-hitter, against a good, scrappy team,” UW coach Heather Tarr said. “Those are tough to do, especially on a big stage like tonight.