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| 03/21/25 - Away | 20-5 W |
| 03/28/23 - Home | 16-1 W |
| 05/13/22 - Away | 16-1 W |
| 05/15/21 - Away | 5-3 W |
| 03/31/15 - Away | 11-3 W |
Marion County is a perfect 5-0 against Washington County since March of 2015 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Knights will host the Commanders at 6:00 p.m. Marion County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
Marion County couldn't beat Green County on Thursday even though they stacked four runs on them in the fourth inning. The Knights fell just short of the Dragons by a score of 9-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Knights have suffered since March 16, 2024.
Gracyn Mattingly was huge no matter where she played even without the win. On the mound, she struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits (and only one walk). Mattingly was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one double.
In other batting news, Kendall Thompson made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Chloe Cox was another key player, going 2-for-4 with four RBI and one double.
Meanwhile, after low-scoring totals in their previous three matchup, Washington County brought some dynamite into their most recent game. They put the hurt on John Hardin with a sharp 17-7 win on Monday. The victory was some much needed relief for the Commanders as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Like Marion County, Washington County also got a great game from a two-way player: Ashtyn Baker. She tossed seven innings while giving up four earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. Baker was even better at the plate, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple. Those three runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Ariana Gonzales was incredible, getting on base in five of her six plate appearances with five RBI, three runs, and two doubles. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Izzy Medley, who went 2-for-5 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run.
Marion County has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-6 record this season. Even worse, they were so close so many times: the defeats came by an average of only 1.25 runs. As for Washington County, their win bumped their record up to 3-16.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Marion County has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .442. However, it's not like Washington County struggles in that department as they've averaged .431. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Marion County took their victory against Washington County when the teams last played back in March by a conclusive 20-5 score. Will the Knights repeat their success, or do the Commanders have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
