Harding was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They lost 9-2 to the Chalker Wildcats. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Harding of the 14-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2022.
For Chalker's part, Kelsey Kren made a splash while hitting and pitching. She pitched 3.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. Kren has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Kren was even better at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, Chalker got a big performance out of Gabby Nieves, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3. Nieves hasn't dropped below two doubles for three straight games. Jaclyn Blake was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Harding's loss dropped their record down to 4-12. As for Chalker, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 10-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Harding will take on Shaker Heights at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Chalker, they will head out on the road to square off against Pymatuning Valley at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams will come into the match having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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