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| 02/26/26 - Neutral | 4-3 W |
| 04/23/24 - Away | 6-5 W |
| 04/15/24 - Home | 8-7 W |
| 03/22/24 - Away | 3-4 L |
| 04/22/23 - Home | 0-11 L |
| + 5 more games |
Overton was handed a six-run defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Thursday. They had just enough and edged out the Hawkins Hawks 4-3. The victory continues a trend for the Mustangs in their matchups with the Hawks: they've now won three in a row.
Kelsey Vaught made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over 3.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one triple, one run, and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2025.
In other batting news, Mason Fenter and Bryleigh Nelson did most of the damage at the plate: Fenter went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI, while Nelson earned one run and three stolen bases. That run marked the first that Fenter has scored this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Siann Levoy, who got on base in both of her plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run.
Overton hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hawkins struck out eight times.
Overton's record is now 4-6. As for Hawkins, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost ten of their last 11 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-13 record this season.
Overton has already played their next matchup, an 8-7 win against Palestine on the 26th. As for Hawkins, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 9-2 loss against Frankston on the 26th.
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