Guilford was handed a ten-run defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Thursday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Durand Bulldogs 4-3. For the Vikings, this counts as revenge for the 5-3 victory the Bulldogs walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2023.
Malia Welch spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on three hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Amiyah Wyrick was incredible, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one double. That double marked the first that she has hit this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Najlia Denwiddie, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
Vikings
| 04/10/25 @ Durand | 11 |
| 04/09/25 @ Harvard | 5 |
| 04/04/25 vs Pearl City | 4 |
| 03/31/25 @ Rochelle | 7 |
| 03/27/25 vs Stillman Valley | 4 |
| + 6 more games |
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Guilford kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in May of 2024.
Guilford's record is now 2-6. As for Durand, they now have a losing record of 3-4.
Guilford wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, an 11-10 win against Rockford Auburn on the 14th. As for Durand, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, an 18-5 victory against Amboy on the 12th.
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