Softball Recap: Johnson Jaguars vs. Marshall Rams
Johnson can now show off 11 landslide victories after their most recent match on Saturday. Everything went their way against the Marshall Rams as the Johnson Jaguars made off with a 20-4 victory. Johnson's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Morgan Mackenzie made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up four earned runs off eight hits (and not a single walk). Mackenzie has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Mackenzie was also big at the plate, going 2-for-6 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI.
In other batting news, Melania Reeves was incredible, going 3-for-5 with two triples, five RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Kaman Emily, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4.
On Marshall's side, Haley Herrera made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole four bases while going 4-for-4.
Johnson has been performing well recently as they've won 12 of their last 15 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 18-6 record this season. As for Marshall, they dropped their record down to 4-14 with that defeat, which was their eighth straight at home.
Johnson will take on Lee at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Johnson is coming into the contest hot, having won their last six games. As for Marshall, they will head out on the road to face off against Churchill at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Marshall is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
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