text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_name_95 (last VARCHAR, year VARCHAR, sport VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  Name the last for softball before 2000
  ### Answer:
  SELECT last FROM table_name_95 WHERE year < 2000 AND sport = "softball"