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| 04/15/26 - Away | 6-4 W |
| 04/10/25 - Home | 6-10 L |
| 04/19/24 - Away | 2-12 L |
| 04/03/23 - Home | 0-18 L |
| 04/13/22 - Away | 1-13 L |
| + 5 more games |
Henderson had lost three games on the road, but after bumping their record up to 4-5 on Wednesday that streak is in the rearview. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-4 win over the Bayard Rustin Golden Knights. This was payback for the Warriors, who suffered a 10-6 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Cara Pilotti spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on 11 hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Avery Reitnour was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. Maia Royer also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
As for Bayard Rustin, they dropped their record down to 4-6 with the loss, which was their fourth straight at home. Golden Knights fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against Henderson since Wednesday.
On Bayard Rustin's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Ashley Falcone gave up only one earned (and five unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, Bayard Rustin saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Belle Skupp, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI. Sarah Wood was another, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Henderson will square off against Kennett at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. As for Bayard Rustin, they will take on Coatesville at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. The Golden Knights' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Red Raiders have averaged an impressive 7.9 runs per game this season.
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