Princeton extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping them down to 1-5. They lost 16-0 to the Graham G-Men. Having soared to a lofty 19 runs in the game before, the Tigers' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
As for Graham, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 4-1. That 16-run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
For Graham's part, Abby Houchins made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out six over four innings pitched. Houchins has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in April of 2025.
In other batting news, Riley Harvey was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, three doubles, and one stolen base. Those three doubles gave her a new career-high. Breana Sikes also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Princeton will challenge Summers County at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bobcats have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 24.6 runs per game on average), something the Tigers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Graham, they will square off against Narrows at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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