Harlem extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping their season record down to 12-11 in the process. They took a 7-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Guilford Vikings. The Huskies were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Vikings apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
As for Guilford, their victory bumped their record up to 8-6. The game was the first time they have beaten Harlem on their field since April 30, 2021.
For Guilford's part, Trevor Erickson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on three hits and racked up 13 Ks. Erickson has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Riley Kegley, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Max Haddad, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Harlem has already played their next matchup (against Stillman Valley), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. Guilford will be paying especially close attention to the Huskies' game: after the Huskies face off against the Cardinals, they'll take on Guilford again at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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