Softball Preview: Marshall Barristers vs. Franklin Panthers
Marshall is 9-1 against Franklin since April of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Marshall Barristers will head out on the road to take on the Franklin Panthers at 3:00 p.m. Franklin took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Marshall, who comes in off a win.
Marshall's pitching crew heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Monday. They blew past Wilson 10-0.
Alessia Vanacore spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just zero earned runs on six hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Arianna Carrera, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, a triple, and a run. The team also got some help courtesy of Kamila Romo, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Franklin fell victim to a rough 12-2 loss at the hands of Bravo on Wednesday. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Franklin in their matchups with Bravo: they've now lost four in a row.
Marshall's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-6. As for Franklin, their loss dropped their record down to 3-8.
Marshall took their win against Franklin when the teams last played on April 3rd by a conclusive 6-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Marshall since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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