Softball Recap: Hampton Talbots vs. Mars Fightin' Planets
Hampton put the finishing touches on their eighth blowout victory of the season on Tuesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Mars Fightin' Planets a 13-0 shutout. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Hampton also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
Marissa Snyder was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit over five innings pitched. Snyder has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Snyder was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three RBI.
In other batting news, Hampton let Charlotte Lomb and Mackenzie Reese loose on the outfield. Lomb went 3-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and a double, while Reese went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Brooke Murgenovich, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Hampton's win bumped their record up to 13-3. As for Mars, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-12 record this season.
Coincidentally, the pair will both be playing Highlands the next time they take the field. Hampton will head out to face Highlands at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday, while Mars will head out to face them at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday.
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