Harding extended their losing streak to 11 on Thursday, dropping them down to 2-16. They lost 18-8 to the Orange Lions. The Raiders were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Lions apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.
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Azarriah Phillips made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Brielle Washington was another key player, going 1-for-2 with three stolen bases and one run.
As for Orange, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 5-6. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four contests by ten runs or more this season.
On Orange's side, Emma Saks made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed five innings while giving up three earned (and five unearned) runs off four hits. Saks was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base. Those three runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Orange got a massive performance out of Sara Zack, who went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Kelsey Lewis, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two doubles.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Harding will face off against John F. Kennedy Catholic at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Orange, they will be taking part in a tournament against Crestwood at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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