Hand hasn't had much luck against Guilford recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The Tigers will face off against the Grizzlies at 11:00 a.m. The two teams were dealt some close losses in their previous games and are determined not to let this one get away.
Hand is headed into Saturday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game dating back to last season on Wednesday. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-1 heartbreaker at the hands of Amity Regional. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Tigers have suffered since April 10, 2024.
Bianca Pasquinelli made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run.
Meanwhile, Guilford fought the good fight in their extra-innings matchup against East Haven on Wednesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Yellowjackets by a score of 7-5. The Grizzlies have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Sarah O'Brien spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and four unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up nine Ks. Those nine strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, Madelaine Aguilar was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs. Those hits were her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Kennadie Tansey, who went 3-for-5 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Guilford's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Hand, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-3.
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