Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Hardaway). Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Kendrick Cherokees a 24-0 shutout on Tuesday. While the Hawks didn't have the best season last year (they finished 6-13), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Daisia Crutchfield made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Crutchfield was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing five bases while going 2-for-2. She has been hot recently, having posted four or more stolen bases the last three times she's played.
In other batting news, Hardaway got a massive performance out of Taylor Jordan, who scored two runs and stole seven bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Kei'Mayah Neal, who scored three runs and stole six bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Hardaway hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most two strikeouts in three consecutive matches.
Hardaway pushed their record up to 6-3 with that win, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Kendrick, they are on a 17-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Hardaway will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Columbus at 5:30 p.m. Both teams will come into the game having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes. As for Kendrick, they will take on Carver at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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