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| 04/08/25 - Home | 11-9 W |
| 04/01/25 - Away | 7-14 L |
| 04/30/22 - Neutral | 11-1 W |
| 03/29/22 - Away | 9-8 W |
| 03/17/22 - Home | 10-0 W |
| + 5 more games |
Calvin took a seven-run loss the last time they faced off against Harrisonburg, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Cougars had just enough and edged out the Bulldogs 11-9. The win was some much needed relief for the Cougars as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Haley Martin was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mattie Barnes, who fired off two home runs and four RBI while going 3-for-3. Those home runs marked the first that she launched this season. Kyleigh Blundell was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
Calvin's victory bumped their record up to 11-12. As for Harrisonburg, their defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 16-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Calvin will host Dodson at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Panthers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.04 runs per game on average), something the Cougars will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Harrisonburg, they will challenge LaSalle at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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