Softball Recap: Marcellus Gets the Win
By Team Reports
Apr 22, 2026, 3:14pm
Softball Recap: Marcellus Wildcats vs. Decatur Raiders
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| 04/22/26 - Home | 3-1 W |
| 05/22/25 - Away | 2-12 L |
| 05/22/25 - Away | 3-11 L |
| 05/02/24 - Home | 0-11 L |
| 05/05/23 - Away | 3-7 L |
| + 4 more games |
Marcellus took a ten-run defeat the last time they faced off against Decatur, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Wildcats narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Raiders 3-1.
Elin Essex spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Hannah Sharp, who went 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI.
The victory got Marcellus back to even at 4-4. As for Decatur, their loss ended an eight-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 6-3.
Marcellus will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Raiders: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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