Orion had lost five straight at home dating back to last season, but on Saturday they dropped down to 0-2 to make it six. They lost 15-3 to the Geneseo Maple Leafs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Chargers of the 5-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2025.
Orion saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Claire Haars, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
As for Geneseo, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-4-1. With that win, they brought their scoring average up to 6.5 runs per game.
On Geneseo's side, Kendyl Wassenhove made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Wassenhove has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Megan Hursman was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and four RBI. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. Another player making a difference was Lauren Piquard, who went 2-for-4 with one home run and four RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Orion will head out to square off against Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Geneseo, they will venture away from home to challenge Alleman at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Maple Leafs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Pioneers have averaged an impressive 8.6 runs per game this season.
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