Ohio High School Softball - Marlington bounces Howland
April 23, 2022: Warren, OH 44484 Marlington Dukes (Alliance, OH) backers exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they saw their softball squad run past the host Howland Tigers (Warren, OH), 9-1 in a non-league challenge.
The Dukes now own a 10-1 record. They take the field next when they travel to Louisville for a non-league challenge on Tuesday, April 26.
With the loss, Howland falls to 7-3 on the campaign. The Tigers host Nordonia (Macedonia, OH) to battle the Knights in a non-league challenge on Sunday, April 24. The Knights enter the challenge with a record of 4-8. Nordonia lost 13-3 in their recent non-league challenge against Highland (Medina, OH)
Game Summary
Early Lead For Marlington Seals Fate For Howland Tigers
Howland Tigers watched the game slip away early and couldn't recover in a 9-1 loss to Marlington on Saturday. Marlington scored on a home run by M Walder and a single by E Jackson in the first inning.
The Howland Tigers struggled to put runs on the board and had a tough time defensively containing Marlington, giving up nine runs.
In the first inning, Marlington got their offense started. Walder hit a solo homer.
Marlington scored three runs in the sixth inning. Marlington's big inning was driven by singles by A Maurer and M Bailey and a sac fly by A Collins.
Maurer earned the win for Marlington. The ace went seven innings, allowing one run on 13 hits, striking out three and walking one.
Brooke Tatar took the loss for Howland Tigers. The righty allowed 19 hits and nine runs over seven innings, striking out six.
Marlington launched two home runs on the day. Walder went deep in the first inning. Jackson had a four bagger in the fourt
