GALLERY: Jackson softball blanks MP in battle of unbeatens

MILL CREEK — Freshman standout Yanina Sherwood struck out 15, allowed just two hits over seven innings and doubled at the plate as Jackson blanked Marysville Pilchuck 6-0 in a big matchup of two undefeated Wesco teams on Wednesday afternoon.

Kalia Zellmer went 2-for-4 with a home run, and Amanda Winiger and Leneyah Mitchell each had a triple for Jackson, which won the 4A state title in 2018 and 2019.

Marysville Pilchuck (8-1) entered the game having won eight straight with an average of over 11 runs per game, but couldn’t get anything going on offense against the Timberwolves’ star pitcher.

See below for a gallery of the action.

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Jackson’s Macie Dean (right) crosses home plate for a run as Marysville Pilchuck’s Riley Perrine leaps leaps for the ball during a game on April 28, 2021, in Mill Creek. Jackson beat Marysville Pilchuck 6-0. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Marysville Pilchuck’s Cassidy Phelps misses the tag on Jackson’s Hailey Pelletier during a game on April 28, 2021, in Mill Creek. Jackson beat Marysville Pilchuck 6-0. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Marysville Pilchuck’s Cassidy Phelps makes a throw from one knee during a game against Jackson on April 28, 2021, in Mill Creek. Jackson beat Marysville Pilchuck 6-0. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Jackson’s Yanina Sherwood winds up for a pitch during a game against Marysville Pilchuck on April 28, 2021, in Mill Creek. Jackson beat Marysville Pilchuck 6-0. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Jackson’s Avery Hare (bottom) slides safely into second base during a game against Marysville Pilchuck on April 28, 2021, in Mill Creek. Jackson beat Marysville Pilchuck 6-0. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Marysville Pilchuck’s Morgan Crawford hauls in a catch in the outfield during a game against Jackson on April 28, 2021, in Mill Creek. Jackson beat Marysville Pilchuck 6-0. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Marysville Pilchuck pitcher Kelsey Harris (left) and teammate Cassidy Phelps jump around before the start of an inning of a game against Jackson on April 28, 2021, in Mill Creek. Jackson beat Marysville Pilchuck 6-0. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Jackson players celebrate a solo home run by Kalia Zellmer during a game against Marysville Pilchuck on April 28, 2021, in Mill Creek. Jackson beat Marysville Pilchuck 6-0. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Jackson’s Macie Dean (right) crosses home plate for a run as Marysville Pilchuck’s Riley Perrine leaps leaps for the ball during a game on April 28, 2021, in Mill Creek. Jackson beat Marysville Pilchuck 6-0. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Marysville Pilchuck’s Cassidy Phelps misses the tag on Jackson’s Hailey Pelletier during a game on April 28, 2021, in Mill Creek. Jackson beat Marysville Pilchuck 6-0. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Marysville Pilchuck’s Cassidy Phelps makes a throw from one knee during a game against Jackson on April 28, 2021, in Mill Creek. Jackson beat Marysville Pilchuck 6-0. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Jackson’s Yanina Sherwood winds up for a pitch during a game against Marysville Pilchuck on April 28, 2021, in Mill Creek. Jackson beat Marysville Pilchuck 6-0. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Jackson’s Avery Hare (bottom) slides safely into second base during a game against Marysville Pilchuck on April 28, 2021, in Mill Creek. Jackson beat Marysville Pilchuck 6-0. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Marysville Pilchuck’s Morgan Crawford hauls in a catch in the outfield during a game against Jackson on April 28, 2021, in Mill Creek. Jackson beat Marysville Pilchuck 6-0. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Marysville Pilchuck pitcher Kelsey Harris (left) and teammate Cassidy Phelps jump around before the start of an inning of a game against Jackson on April 28, 2021, in Mill Creek. Jackson beat Marysville Pilchuck 6-0. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Jackson players celebrate a solo home run by Kalia Zellmer during a game against Marysville Pilchuck on April 28, 2021, in Mill Creek. Jackson beat Marysville Pilchuck 6-0. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)