Marietta unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a 7-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Sprayberry Yellow Jackets on Tuesday. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it 27 in a row.
Kaylan Turner was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She struck out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits. Turner was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Turner wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Gracyn Craig, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Looking ahead, Marietta will be playing in front of their home fans against South Cobb at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Sprayberry, they are taking a road trip to challenge Kell at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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