Calhoun had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 13.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Wednesday. Everything went their way against the Mulberry Grove Aces as they made off with a 10-3 win. That's more bragging rights for the Warriors, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Audrey Gilman was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out 18 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with one home run and five RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March of 2024.
Layla Longnecker
| 04/16/25 @ Mulberry Grove | 2 |
| 04/11/25 vs Springfield | 1 |
| 04/29/24 vs Seymour | 1 |
| 04/15/24 @ Triopia | 1 |
| 04/15/24 @ Triopia/Meredosia-Chambersburg/Virginia | 1 |
In other batting news, Layla Longnecker was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Lacy Pohlman, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-4.
Calhoun was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .394. They are a perfect 10-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Calhoun's victory was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-3. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.0 runs over those games. As for Mulberry Grove, their loss dropped their record down to 6-4.
Looking ahead, Calhoun will venture away from home to square off against Pleasant Hill at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Warriors' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wolves have averaged an impressive 9.3 runs per game this season. As for Mulberry Grove, they will challenge Martinsville at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Bluestreaks will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Aces surely won't give up without a fight.
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