Softball Recap: Harding wins going away against Patrick Henry

By Team Reports May 16, 2024, 8:43am

Softball Recap: Harding Knights vs. Patrick Henry Patriots

Harding scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They blew past the Patrick Henry Patriots 25-6. Considering Harding has won seven games by more than nine runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.

Avorn Vang made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off eight hits. Vang has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Vang was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.

In other batting news, Harding got a massive performance out of Marcela Deloye-Romero, who scored six runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all six of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Mary Thao, who went 6-for-6 with seven RBI, two stolen bases, and two runs.

The victory (which was Harding's fourth in a row) raised their record to 9-7. As for Patrick Henry, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-9.

Harding does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Patrick Henry, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Edison at 4:00 p.m.

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