Harding extended their losing streak to nine on Monday, dropping them down to 2-14. They lost 17-0 to the Boardman Spartans. If the Raiders were looking for revenge after losing 17-0 to the Spartans when the teams met back in April of 2025, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Harding saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Azarriah Phillips, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base.
As for Boardman, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-7. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Boardman's side, Emily Swantek was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Swantek was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Addie Rudge was a standout: she got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and one triple. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Mikayla Rivera, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Boardman beat Harding by a score of 14-0 on Tuesday.
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