Kingstree falls to Marion in first game of season

By Team Reports Mar 19, 2024, 4:14pm

Recap: Kingstree Blazers vs. Marion Swamp Foxes

Kingstree kicked off their season on the road on Tuesday and hit a couple of potholes. Their tough 23-0 loss to the Marion Swamp Foxes might stick with them for a while. Kingstree has struggled against Marion recently, as their game on Tuesday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.

For Marion's part, Hailie Lebiedz made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Lebiedz was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.

In other batting news, Maliyah Williams and Amiyah Waiters did most of the damage at the plate: Williams went 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI, while Waiters scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Jashaya Page was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.

The victory for Marion keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.

While Kingstree had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.

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