Badger is 5-0 against Harding since April of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Badger Braves will be playing at home against the Harding Skippers at 4:30 p.m. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Badger is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Thursday, just like they did against John F. Kennedy Catholic (and have done all season long). Badger was the clear victor by a 17-1 margin over John F. Kennedy Catholic on Wednesday. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Badger considering their one-run performance the contest before.
Isabella Bailey was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Bailey has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Bailey was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Elizabeth Price, who went 3-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and a double. Morgan Hall was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Harding had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They won by a run and slipped past St. John 9-8.
Badger's win bumped their record up to 4-6. As for Harding, their victory bumped their record up to 2-7.
Everything went Badger's way against Harding when the teams last played back in April of 2023 as Badger made off with a 13-2 win. Does Badger have another victory up their sleeve, or will Harding turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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