Softball Recap: Marshall Lions vs. Westville Tigers
Marshall put their dominant pitcher on display in the team's third consecutive shutout on Friday. They never let the Westville Tigers onto the board and left with a 1-0 win. That's more bragging rights for Marshall, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Haley McGuire was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over seven innings pitched. McGuire has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. McGuire was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-2 with a home run and a double.
McGuire wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was McKenzie Davis, who went 1-for-3 with a double.
On Westville's side, Abby Sabalaskey spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up 11 Ks.
Marshall's victory bumped their record up to 21-10. As for Westville, their loss ended a 12-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 26-5.
As of now, neither Marshall nor Westville have any future games scheduled.
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