Baseball Recap: Marshall snaps four-game streak of losses on the road

By Team Reports Apr 30, 2024, 6:35pm

Baseball Recap: Marshall Lions vs. Dieterich Movin Maroons

Marshall can finally bid farewell to their six-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They walked away with a 7-2 victory over the Dieterich Movin Maroons.

Payton McGuire was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single hit, only one earned run while striking out nine over six innings pitched. McGuire has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive pitching appearances. McGuire was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on RJ Mattas, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Liam Keim, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.

Marshall's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-11. As for Dieterich, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-12.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Marshall will take on Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Dieterich, they will be playing at home against Altamont at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.

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