Art Thiel: UW Softball Title Something to Shout About SEATTLE, WA (KPLU) - The praise keeps coming for the University of Washington's women's softball team. They were honored Friday night before the Mariners game at Safeco Field, where star player Danielle Lawrie threw out the first pitch. Sports commentator Art Thiel tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick the team is worthy of all the accolades it's received since winning its first national title this week. © Copyright 2009, KPLU