Florida State tops Washington to win 1st softball title

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jessie Warren's career finished just the way she envisioned it.

On Monday night, Florida State's star third baseman made perhaps the play of her career, a diving catch and throw for a double play that helped preserve a 1-0 win over Washington in Game 1 of the Women's College World Series championship series.

On Tuesday night, the senior did the damage with her bat. She had three hits, including a homer, and Florida State beat Washington 8-3 to claim its first national title.

Warren, who hit .520 in the World Series, was named most outstanding player. As it all sunk in, tears started to flow.

"I think that's every senior's dream, is to leave with a 'W,' to end their season on a 'W,'" she said.