Softball Recap: Marist's Win on Thursday Extends Winning Streak to Three

Spartans

Previous 3 Games

04/03/25 @ Elmira	10-9
03/19/25 @ Sweet Home	9-8
03/18/25 @ Creswell	20-6

While Marist's win against Elmira wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Spartans sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 10-9 victory over the Falcons on Thursday. The Spartans' win was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.

Marist got a massive performance out of Tizita Martin, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Sophia Lydon was another key player, scoring two runs while going 3-for-5.

Marist was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .400 or higher every time they've taken the field this season.

Marist's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 3-0. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 13.0 runs this season. As for Elmira, their loss dropped their record down to 2-2.

Looking ahead, Marist will face off against Scappoose at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Spartans will need to watch out since the Indians have now posted at least ten runs in their last four matches. As for Elmira, they will take on South Umpqua at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.