Marian's game on Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They never let the Bennington Badgers get on the board and left with a 2-0 win.
Marian's victory was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Adele Tompsett, who went a perfect 2-for-2 while posting 1 home run, 2 RBIs, and 1 double. The two RBIs were her most since the 20th, when she brought in four vs. Omaha Central.
Marian pitchers kept the bats quiet and finished the game with only four hits allowed. They have not allowed that few hits since the 20th, when they allowed one hit.
On Bennington's side, Skylar Johnson was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she struck out 7 batters over 6 innings while giving up 2 earned runs off 4 hits. Johnson also walked two walks, her fewest since the 21st.
The win improved Marian's record to 3-4. As for Bennington, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-4.
Coming up, Marian will head out on the road to face off against Omaha North at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Bennington, they will be taking part in a tournament against Columbus at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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