Notre Dame Prep was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell 7-3 to the Horizon Huskies. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Notre Dame Prep of the 16-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Marley Caldwell spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and four unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Daelynn Flowers made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and a double.
On Horizon's side, they let Megan VanDenburgh and Eva Issitt loose on the outfield. VanDenburgh went 2-for-3 with a home run and two runs, while Issitt scored a run and stole four bases while going 3-for-4. Lexi Nolen was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-3.
Notre Dame Prep's loss dropped their record down to 7-12. As for Horizon, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 10-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Notre Dame Prep will take on Desert Edge at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. Notre Dame Prep is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season. As for Horizon, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Notre Dame Prep at 5:30 p.m.
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