Three home runs, big first inning lifts Kang softball over Sammamish, 17-3

The Lake Washington High School softball team hammered the ball for 12 runs during the first inning Thursday, ultimately winning 17-3.

The Lake Washington High School softball team hammered the ball for 12 runs during the first inning Thursday, ultimately winning 17-3.

The Kangs scored five more runs during the second inning, cruising to the mercy-rule victory.

Lake Washington batters slammed three home runs during the game.

Whitney Dunlap did the most damage, going 3-for-4 with a home run, six RBI and three runs scored.

Teammates Jenny Hill and starting pitcher Audrey Sundene went a combined 5-for-6 with five RBI and a home run each. Sundene finished the game with eight strikeouts, five walks and two earned runs over five innings.