Softball: See Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns’ Karly Heath hit game-winner in 11th inning vs. GW softball

Erik Hall, The Advertiser, May 21, 2021

Click on underlined   The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns and George Washington softball teams were scoreless in the bottom of the 11th inning. 

That was until UL pinch hitter Karly Heath came to the plate. She was pinch-hitting for Julie Rawls. 

Heath drove the third pitch she saw off the left-field wall, and it brought in Sophie Piskos from second base. 

Piskos’ run gave the Ragin’ Cajuns a 1-0 victory. 

Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns softball game-winning hit by Karly Heath

"It was crazy," Heath said of stepping in as a pinch-hitter. "I was in the dugout cheering for my teammates."

Louisiana advanced to face LSU at 2 p.m. CT on Saturday. 

Heath’s hit was the eighth hit of the game for the Ragin’ Cajuns. Leading UL were Kendall Talley going 2-for-5 and Jade Gortarez going 2-for-4 at the plate. 

Summer Ellyson earned the win for Louisiana. She pitched the final five innings and allowed one hit with seven strikeouts and no walks. 

Louisiana improved to 45-10 overall. George Washington went to 37-10 overall.

Here’s more Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns softball news: 

• Top plays:UL Ragin’ Cajuns vs. George Washington softball video highlights, score in NCAA Tournament
• NCAA Tournament:2021 NCAA Softball Tournament Baton Rouge Regional bracket, schedule, game times, TV info
• Julie Rawls:Why Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns softball player Julie Rawls put off law school to play again

Gerry Glasco is the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns softball head coach. Shane Winkler is the George Washington softball head coach. 

Erik Hall is the lead digital producer for sports with the USA Today Network. You can find him on Twitter @HallErik.