| 05/16/26 - Home | 4-1 W |
| 05/04/26 - Home | 16-9 W |
| 05/08/25 - Home | 5-0 W |
After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Gladstone, Houghton was happy to have turned things around on Saturday. They came out on top against the Jeffers Jets by a score of 4-1. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 16-9 two weeks ago.
Ellie Hainault made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over six innings pitched. Hainault was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one run and one double.
In other batting news, Lexi Burns was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. That triple was her first of the season. Kia Markham was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Houghton hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Jeffers struck out nine times.
Houghton's victory bumped their record up to 6-10. As for Jeffers, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-9 record this season.
Houghton will head out to challenge Negaunee at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Jeffers, they will welcome Ontonagon at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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