Stevens is on a seven-game streak of home losses, and Marshall a three-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Friday. The Stevens Falcons will be playing at home against the Marshall Rams at 5:00 p.m. Stevens has given up an average of 8.5 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Wednesday just wasn't the day for Stevens' offense. They came up short against O'Connor on Wednesday, falling 12-0.
Meanwhile, Marshall had to endure a six-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They never let Holmes get on the board and left with a 10-0 win on Wednesday. Considering the Rams' hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Olivia Sanchez made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over six innings pitched. Sanchez was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Catalina Zuniga, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That triple was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Kaitlyn Bermea, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Stevens' defeat dropped their record down to 9-18. As for Marshall, their victory bumped their record up to 5-12.
Stevens couldn't quite get it done against Marshall when the teams last played back in March as they fell 13-10. Will the Falcons have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
