The Huskies knocked off defending champion Arizona State in a battle of Pac-10 teams. Morgan Stuart singled home the winning run and Danielle Lawrie didn't walk a batter and retired 15 straight at one point for the win.
Arizona State will need to win three straight games to make the championship game.
Earlier today
The gates opened at 5 p.m. (local time) and fans poured into the stadium. The first 1,000 fans received WCWS key chains.
It's about five hours before the start of today's games, and the the grounds crew at ASA stadium is already busy working on the field.
Also, Alabama and Missouri are working out on the practice fields. The Alabama coach was throwing batting practice and calling out scenarios before each pitch (bases loaded, runners on first and third, etc.).
As an educator, umpire/official, ex college/professional athlete, and past coach I believe it is our top job to guarentee our athletes recognize it is education first and athletic success second.