Softball Game Recap: Humboldt Takes a Loss

By Team Reports May 8, 2024, 9:27am

Softball Recap: Humboldt Hawks vs. Harding Knights

Humboldt was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 19-8 to the Harding Knights. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Humboldt of the 17-7 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Wednesday.

For Harding's part, they got a massive performance out of Mary Thao, who scored four runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Natalie Westin, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.

Humboldt's loss dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Harding, the victory got them back to even at 6-6.

Humboldt will head out on the road to take on Washington Tech at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Harding, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Academy for Sciences & Agriculture at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Harding is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.8 runs per game this season.

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