Gwen Gustafson, seen last year, scored three times Thursday as Central Whidbey Little League’s Juniors softball team won 18-0. (Irene Gustafson photo)
They didn’t play an entire game, because two innings was enough to show the world what’s what.
Taking advantage of a ton of walks Thursday, the Central Whidbey Little League Juniors softball team bushwhacked arch-rival South Whidbey 18-0, rolling to an eye-popping opening day win.
The Wolves scored nine runs in the first without getting a single hit, then tacked on another nine scores in the bottom of the second inning.
When South Whidbey conceded the game, there was only one out in the second inning.
Coupeville 6th grader Savina Wells, playing alongside middle school girls, punched a hit, as did Maddie Georges and Sofia Peters, while everyone in the starting lineup came around to score.
Gwen Gustafson, who held South Whidbey’s offense in check while flinging heat from the pitcher’s circle, tapped home three times, while Melanie Navarro matched her run total.
Allie Lucero (2), Peters (2), Vivian Farris (2), Georges (2), Maya Lucero (2), Wells (1) and Jill Prince (1) also scored for Central Whidbey.
Providing support off the bench were Adrian Burrows, Karyme Castro, Hayley Fiedler, and Cypress Socha.
Central Whidbey returns to action Saturday with a home game against Anacortes at Rhododendron Park. First pitch is at noon.
After that, the Wolves are off until Apr. 11.
Coupeville Sports 
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