Softball Recap: Marion Swamp Foxes vs. Egg Harbor Township Eagles
Marion put another one in the bag on Saturday to keep their perfect season alive. They came out on top against the Egg Harbor Township Eagles by a score of 5-2.
Hailie Lebiedz made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits (and only one walk). Lebiedz has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Lebiedz was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing four bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jashaya Page, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Maliyah Williams was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4.
Marion pushed their record up to 10-0 with that victory, which was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Egg Harbor Township, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Marion will head out on the road to challenge Green Sea Floyds at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Marion's pitching crew has only allowed 1.5 runs per game this season, so Green Sea Floyds' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Egg Harbor Township, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Cedar Creek at 4:00 p.m.
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