Softball Recap: Harding Raiders vs. Hudson Explorers
Harding couldn't quite beat Hudson on Monday, but the two-run margin was a huge improvement compared to the ten-run loss they were dealt last Thursday. The Harding Raiders fell just short of the Hudson Explorers by a score of 6-4. Harding has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Karly Trisler spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on ten hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Jayda Hayes and Azarriah Phillips stepped up to the plate in a big way. Hayes scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Phillips scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Phillips has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Chayse Powell, who went 2-for-4 with two doubles.
Harding's defeat dropped their record down to 7-14. As for Hudson, their win ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-9.
Harding does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Hudson, they will be playing at home against Archbishop Hoban at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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