Softball Preview: Marion Giants vs. Norwell Knights
Marion is 0-7 against Norwell since April of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Wednesday. The Marion Giants will head out on the road to face off against the Norwell Knights at 5:00 p.m.
Marion is is headed into Wednesday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game dating back to last season on Tuesday. They suffered a rough 14-2 loss at the hands of Peru.
Marion saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jayonna Davis, who went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Meanwhile, everything went Norwell's way against Fort Wayne Bishop Luers on Tuesday as Norwell made off with a 10-3 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for Norwell.
Kara Brown spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Abby Wagner and Reese Frauhiger did most of the damage at the plate: Wagner went 3-for-5 with four RBI and a double, while Frauhiger went 2-for-4 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run. Makayla Young was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with an RBI.
Marion's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Norwell, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Norwell's pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: Marion has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.3 hits per game. It's a different story for Norwell, though, as they've been averaging 9.2. Given Marion's sizable advantage in that area, Norwell will need to find a way to close that gap. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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