Utica was handed a 13-run loss in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Wednesday. They skirted past the Licking Heights Hornets 7-6. For the Redskins, this counts as revenge for the 10-6 victory the Hornets walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2025.
Kiersten Hull made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched seven innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off eight hits. Hull was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs.
Kaitlin Evans
| 04/15/26 vs Licking Heights | 8 |
| 04/06/26 @ Northridge | 5 |
| 04/09/26 @ Granville | 4 |
| 04/13/26 vs Lakewood | 2 |
| 04/10/26 vs Johnstown-Monroe | 2 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kaitlin Evans, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, eight RBI, and two doubles. Those eight RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kenzie Fletcher, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three stolen bases and three runs.
Utica's record is now 6-4. As for Licking Heights, they moved to 9-4 with that defeat, which also ended their seven-game winning streak.
Utica didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 5-4 loss against Newark Catholic on the 17th. As for Licking Heights, they have also already played their next game, a 4-0 defeat against Licking Valley on the 16th.
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