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| 04/27/26 - Away | 6-5 W |
| 05/17/22 - Neutral | 5-11 L |
| 03/24/16 - Away | 11-0 W |
Hampton took a six-run defeat the last time they faced off against Armstrong, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Talbots had just enough and edged out the River Hawks 6-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Talbots have posted since June 2, 2025.
Marissa Snyder made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over 4.1 innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits (and only one walk). Snyder was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cara Ibinson, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles, one run, and one RBI. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. Teresa Fritsch was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Hampton hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.
Hampton is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 4-3 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.8 runs over those games. As for Armstrong, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 10-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hampton will challenge Fox Chapel at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Armstrong, they will take on Freeport at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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