Softball Preview: Moberly Spartans vs. Marshall Owls
The Moberly Spartans will take on the Marshall Owls at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Wednesday, Moberly needed a bit of extra time to put away Westran. They had just enough and edged the Hornets out 4-3. The victory was some much needed relief for the Spartans as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Meanwhile, while Marshall put up some runs on Monday, the same can't be said for Clinton. Marshall put the hurt on Clinton with a sharp 10-0 win. The Owls might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight matchups by seven runs or more this season.
Riley Wilkinson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over six innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ainsley McCracken, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Aidyn Wilcoxson, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Moberly's victory bumped their record up to 8-17. As for Marshall, they are on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 12 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 13-12 record this season.
Moberly might still be hurting after the 7-0 defeat they got from Marshall in their previous matchup back in September. Will Moberly have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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