Howard had to endure a 13-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They blew past the Rutland Hurricanes 15-4. The Huskies 's offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last three games.
Annabella Nash was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-5. She also put up a double, which washer first of the season.
In other batting news, Abby Hardy was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. Those runs marked the first that she's scored this season. Jayla Evans was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her six plate appearances.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Howard always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .543. The last time their OBP was this high was back in August of 2023.
Howard's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-6. As for Rutland, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3.
Howard will welcome Crawford County at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Howard is out to stop a six-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season. As for Rutland, they will venture away from home to take on Jackson at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Rutland is facing Jackson at the right time seeing as Jackson is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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