Junior Sarah Koppel opened the floodgates, doubling in a run to tie the game for the Crimson. Tri-captain Mairead McKendry cleared the bases with a two-run homer, and the Crimson had its winning runs.
Harvard would add three more runs againt Hannan to go up, 6-1.
The defending Ivy League champs did not let up, and scored four runs the next inning. This time the big hit came from senior right fielder Jennifer Crusius.
With the bases full, Crusius blasted a grand slam out of the park, putting the nail in the coffin.
Thoke finished out the top of the fifth, allowing the mercy rule to be applied.
Harvard 2, Holy Cross 0
Junior Caitlyn McCarthy held Harvard at bay, despite scattering baserunners on walks and hits.
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