Marshall is 0-7 against Superior since May of 2015 but things could change on Thursday. The Hilltoppers will take on the Spartans at 4:30 p.m. Marshall has given up an average of 17.8 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Marshall is headed into Thursday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their seventh straight game dating back to last season on Wednesday. They fell 19-16 to Crosby-Ironton. On the bright side, the 16- run effort marked the Hilltoppers' highest-scoring contest to date.
Meanwhile, the third road game was the charm for Superior, as they earned their first away victory of the season. They walked away with a 7-3 win over Cloquet on Friday. The Spartans haven't had any issues with the Lumberjacks recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive victory against them.
Arianna Robillard was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off nine hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs and two doubles.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Paige 'Peeps' Johnson, who went 2-for-5 with two RBI, one run, and one double. That double was her first of the season. Halle Visger was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Marshall's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Superior, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Marshall might still be hurting after the 32-3 loss they got from Superior in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Can the Hilltoppers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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