Cambridge made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Marshall, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Bluejays fell just short of the Cardinals by a score of 5-3 on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Bluejays have suffered since May 27, 2025.
Emily Buckman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five runs (all of which were unearned) on four hits.
On the hitting side, Cambridge saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Bella Kelly, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base and two RBI. Another was Finley Tuscic, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with one run.
Cambridge has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season. As for Marshall, their victory bumped their record up to 9-6.
Looking ahead, Cambridge will venture away from home to face off against Columbus at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Marshall, they will welcome Edgewood at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Cardinals' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Crusaders have averaged an impressive 6.9 runs per game this season.
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