Allard credited Halula’s success with her hard work so far this season, speaking to her competitive attitude and workhorse mentality that will likely help her continue improving.
“I think it was very hard for her in the preseason, when she was struggling to find her zone,” Allard said. “She wants to be given the ball and really step up for her team.”
Though Halula stood in the circle by herself this weekend, she credited her fellow pitchers with supporting her through the ups and down of the season.
The three pitchers have all shouldered a large portion of the burden in 2013. Groom holds a team-high 77.2 innings pitched, with Halula close behind at 64.1.
Even as a sophomore, Ruiz—whose innings were limited last season—is making a similar adjustment to the larger role as the two freshmen.
“We’re all going through the same thing at the same time, so if one of us is having bad day, the others are really supportive,” Halula said. “It’s really brought us together.”
—Staff writer Hope Schwartz can be reached at hopeschwartz@college.harvard.edu. Follow her on Twitter @HopeSchwartz16