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| 03/26/26 - Neutral | 10-8 W |
| 05/21/19 - Home | 14-0 W |
| 05/23/18 - Home | 5-3 W |
Niagara had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Elcho Hornets on Thursday, sneaking past 10-8. The win continues a trend for the Badgers in their matchups with the Hornets: they've now won three in a row.
Elesia Sweig was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and six unearned) runs off eight hits. Sweig was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one RBI.
In other batting news, Grace Payette was a standout: she got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Sienna Larock, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
Niagara always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .647. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Elcho only posted an OBP of .385.
Elcho's loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Niagara and Elcho will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next matchups. The next time the Badgers see the field they'll take on Gillett at 4:30 p.m. on April 7. As for Elcho, their break will end when they face Marion at 4:30 p.m. on April 7.
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