Softball Preview: Morgan Raiders vs. John Glenn Little Muskies
Morgan is 0-5 against John Glenn since April of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Morgan Raiders will look to defend their home field against the John Glenn Little Muskies at 5:00 p.m. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Morgan: 3.9, John Glenn: 2.9) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Morgan is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Ohio's top teams: Sheridan, who was ranked 24th in their home state at the time (Morgan was ranked 25th). Morgan took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of Sheridan on Thursday. The game marked the first time this season in which Morgan was not able to get on the board.
Malayni Clemens spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up 13 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
Meanwhile, John Glenn entered their tilt with Meadowbrook with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Colts on Thursday and snuck past 5-4.
John Glenn also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Sydney Marshall gave up only one earned (and three unearned) runs on six hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, Addi Babcock was excellent, going 2-for-3 with a stolen base and two RBI.
Morgan's defeat dropped their record down to 13-3. As for John Glenn, they have been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 16-6 record this season.
Morgan might still be hurting after the 10-0 loss they got from John Glenn in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Will Morgan have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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