Oregon head coach Mike White gives a pep talk to the softball team before the game. The Oregon Ducks play the Washington Huskies at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 29, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon softball players do their secret handshakes with one another before the game. The Oregon Ducks play the Washington Huskies at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 29, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon infielder Jenna Lilley high-fives an Oregon team manager before the game. The Oregon Ducks play the Washington Huskies at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 29, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon starting pitcher Cheridan Hawkins (11) pitches during the first inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Washington Huskies at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 29, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

The thumbs of an Oregon softball player stick out of the net during the first inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Washington Huskies at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 29, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon outfielder Alyssa Gillespie (9) bunts the ball during the first inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Washington Huskies at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 29, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon infielder Danica Mercado (2) watches the Washington pitcher as she awaits the pitch during the first inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Washington Huskies at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 29, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon infielder Jenna Lilley rounds second base after hitting a home run during the first inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Washington Huskies at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 29, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Washington outfielder Krystal Aubert (33) slides to second base during the third inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Washington Huskies at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 29, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon outfielder Alyssa Gillespie (9) tries to catch the fly ball to right field during the third inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Washington Huskies at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 29, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon infielder Danica Mercado (2) is hit by the ball during the third inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Washington Huskies at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 29, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon infielder Hailey Decker (14) makes her way to third base after hitting a home run to center field during the third inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Washington Huskies at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 29, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon infielder Jenna Lilley (00) steals second base during the third inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Washington Huskies at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 29, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

The Oregon softball team welcome Oregon infielder Geri Ann Glasco (12) to home plate after hitting a home run to right center during the third inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Washington Huskies at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 29, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon infielder Lauren Lindvall (8) gets ready to bat during the third inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Washington Huskies at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 29, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

The Oregon softball team welcomes Oregon catcher Janelle Lindvall (26) to home plate after hitting a home run to left center during the third inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Washington Huskies at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 29, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon infielder Nikki Udria (3) smiles as she runs to third base after hitting a home run during the third inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Washington Huskies at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 29, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Washington infielder Kelli Suguro (16) slips and lets the ball go during the third inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Washington Huskies at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 29, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon outfielder Alyssa Gillespie (9) hurls the ball to first base during the fourth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Washington Huskies at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 29, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon infielder Geri Ann Glasco (12) watches her ball fly out of the park towards right center field during the fourth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Washington Huskies at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 29, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon infielder Geri Ann Glasco (12) holds up the “O” hand gesture as she makes her way to home base during the fourth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Washington Huskies at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 29, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon infielder Lauren Lindvall (8) hits the ball during the fourth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Washington Huskies at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 29, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon infielder Danica Mercado (2) smiles after reaching second base on a double during the fourth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Washington Huskies at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 29, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon starting pitcher Cheridan Hawkins (11) and Oregon infielder Geri Ann Glasco (12) share a laugh during the fifth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Washington Huskies at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 29, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Fans brace themselves as a fly ball reaches the stands during the fifth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Washington Huskies at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 29, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

The Oregon softball team acknowledge the crowd after the game. The Oregon Ducks play the Washington Huskies at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 29, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)