Holcomb unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell just short of the Elkhart Wildcats by a score of 22-20 on Tuesday. The Longhorns were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Wildcats apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Holcomb got a massive performance out of Malia Ruda, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Ali Cornelsen, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Elkhart beat Holcomb by a score of 5-3 later that day.
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