Spark Offense Turns Electric in 6-1 Win over Cascade

June 20, 2026 - The Oklahoma City Spark showcased the league's top offense on Friday night, scoring six runs on 10 hits to defeat the Portland Cascade, 6-1 at Hillsboro Ballpark. After struggling with runners in scoring position in Thursday's series opener, the OKC jumped out to an early lead after a sacrifice fly from Sydney Romero and an RBI single by Sydney Sherrill in the first inning. Romero added a two-run homer in the second before Amanda Harper drove in another run with a double in the third. Romero finished 2-for-3 with three... Full Story

Blomberg Homers Three Times, Madison Night Mares Blow Out La Crosse Steam

June 19, 2026 - La Crosse, WI - The Madison Night Mares (8-0) put on an offensive show Thursday night, launching five home runs and piling up 18 runs in a victory over the La Crosse Steam (4-5). The Night Mares struck first in the second inning, scoring twice on an error and an Ava Carroll (University of Washington) sacrifice fly. La Crosse answered in the bottom half, however, plating three runs to take a 3-2 lead. Jackie Larsen (Bemidji State University) drew a bases-loaded walk to put the Steam in front. Madison responded quickly i... Full Story

Habaneros Edged by Grand Forks

June 19, 2026 - MANKATO, MINN. - The Mankato Habaneros fell just short in a 7-6 loss to the Grand Forks Spitfires on Friday night at ISG Field. Mankato took an early 2-0 lead behind RBI hits from Ava McKee (Bowling Green State University) and Ava Parent (University of Wisconsin). Grand Forks responded with six runs over the fourth and fifth innings, powered by two home runs from Mattison Kwarta. The Habaneros battled back in the fifth as Sailor Hall (Pittsburg State University) launched a two-run homer and Katy Olive (Miami University... Full Story

5 Takeaways from the Cascade's First Home Win in Portland

June 19, 2026 - The Portland Cascade finally got the chance to play in front of its home crowd Thursday night, and Hillsboro Ballpark delivered a homecoming fit for the Athletes Unlimited Softball League's winningest team. A sellout crowd packed the stadium for the first home game in franchise history as the Cascade defeated the Oklahoma City Spark 3-0 thanks to a complete-game shutout from Sam Landry, a pair of RBIs from Korbe Otis and Kendra Falby, and the first home run at Hillsboro Ballpark from Tori Vidales. The victory extended Por... Full Story

• Spark Offense Turns Electric in 6-1 Win over Cascade - Oklahoma City Spark (AUSL) June 20
• Blomberg Homers Three Times, Madison Night Mares Blow Out La Crosse Steam - Madison Night Mares (NWLS) June 19
• Habaneros Edged by Grand Forks - Mankato Habaneros (NWLS) June 19
• 5 Takeaways from the Cascade's First Home Win in Portland - Portland Cascade (AUSL) June 19
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• Tori Vidales Makes History with First Cascade Home Run in Hillsboro - Portland Cascade (AUSL) June 19
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• Habaneros Fall to Spitfires in Home Opener - Mankato Habaneros (NWLS) June 18
• Night Mares Hit Four Home Runs in Dominant Win - Madison Night Mares (NWLS) June 18
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