Chalker hadn't done well against Pymatuning Valley recently (they were 1-7 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Wildcats walked away with a 14-11 win over the Lakers. This was payback for the Wildcats, who suffered a 4-3 loss the last time these two teams met.
Tatum Hudak made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and six unearned) runs off 12 hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those doubles marked the first that she has hit this season.
Morgan Strock
| 04/17/25 vs Pymatuning Valley | 5 |
| 04/09/25 vs Mineral Ridge | 4 |
| 05/06/24 vs Maplewood | 4 |
| 04/29/24 @ Lordstown | 4 |
| 04/15/24 @ Bloomfield | 4 |
In other batting news, Morgan Strock was a standout: she went a perfect 5-for-5 with three runs, two doubles, and one triple. Those five hits gave her a new career-high. Riley Ashcraft also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triples of the season.
Chalker kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 20 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
The victory made it two in a row for Chalker and bumps their season record up to 5-2. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.5 runs over those games. As for Pymatuning Valley, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 5-1.
Looking ahead, Chalker is taking a road trip to challenge Badger at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. The Braves will aim to continue their four-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last. As for Pymatuning Valley, they will face off against Edgewood at 1:00 p.m. on Friday.
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