Astoria/VIT was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell 6-2 to the Augusta Southeastern Suns. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Astoria/VIT of the 5-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Hannah Horwedel was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. Horwedel was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a triple and an RBI.
Horwedel wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Katelyn Stambaugh, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Astoria/VIT's defeat dropped their record down to 4-8. As for Augusta Southeastern, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Astoria/VIT will square off against Illini West at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Augusta Southeastern, they will head out on the road to take on Hamilton at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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