Softball Recap: Addyson Myers can't quite lead Marion Harding over Lexington

By Team Reports Apr 29, 2024, 7:12am

Softball Recap: Marion Harding Presidents vs. Lexington Minutemen

If Marion Harding was riding high off their 16-0 takedown of Whitehall-Yearling on Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Marion Harding Presidents lost 14-1 to the Lexington Minutemen on Friday.

Marion Harding saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Addyson Myers, who went 1-for-2 with a double and an RBI.

On Lexington's side, they let Rylie McGuire and Jillian Morr loose on the outfield. McGuire scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3, while Morr scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Kylie Galownia, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.

Marion Harding has been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season. As for Lexington, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 17-0.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Marion Harding will take on Hilliard Davidson at 5:15 p.m. on Monday. Hilliard Davidson is coming into the contest with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Marion Harding will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Lexington, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Perkins at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Both teams will come into the match having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.

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