Orion had lost six straight on the road, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 8-17 to make it seven. They came up short against the Princeton Tigers, falling 14-2. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Chargers of the 16-7 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
Orion saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lainey Kunert, who went 1-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
As for Princeton, they now have a winning record of 10-9. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matchups by six runs or more this season.
On Princeton's side, Kelsea Klingenberg was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. That's the most runs Klingenberg has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Keely Lawson, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
Orion didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, an 11-1 win against Forreston on the 3rd. As for Princeton, they will take on Mendota at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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