On Monday, the Hudson Explorers narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Harding Raiders 6-4. The win made it back-to-back victories for Hudson.
For Harding's part, 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. Trisler has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Jayda Hayes and Azarriah Phillips did some serious damage despite the final result: 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 is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Chayse Powell, who went 2-for-4 with two doubles.
Hudson's win ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-9. As for Harding, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-14 record this season.
Hudson will be playing at home against Archbishop Hoban at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Harding does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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