Grand Valley extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping their season record down to 8-12 in the process. They lost 14-2 to the Chalker Wildcats. The Mustangs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Wildcats apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2017.
Breanna Rowland made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaityln Baumann, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one double.
As for Chalker, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-4 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight games by ten runs or more this season.
On Chalker's side, Tatum Hudak and Gabby Hromada made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Hudak pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Hromada tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. At bat, Hudak went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI, while Hromada went 3-for-4 with three runs and two doubles. That's the most runs Hromada has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Kelsey Kren was incredible, going 2-for-5 with one home run and three runs. Bailey Ann Bussey was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
Grand Valley does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Chalker, they will take on Lowellville at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Wildcats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Rockets have averaged an impressive 6.5 runs per game this season.
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