Harding's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. Everything went their way against the Humboldt Hawks as the Harding Knights made off with a 17-7 victory. The high-scoring effort was just what Harding needed considering they were shutout in their previous game.
Avorn Vang made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. Vang was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Marcela Deloye-Romero was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Baylie Vick was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
The win got Harding back to even at 5-5. As for Humboldt, they now have a losing record at 3-4.
Harding will head out on the road to face off against Edison at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Both teams will come into the match having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes. As for Humboldt, they will stay at home for another game and welcome St. Croix Prep at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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