West Marion and Loyd Star are an even 3-3 against one another since March of 2022, but likely not for long. The West Marion Trojans are taking a road trip to challenge the Loyd Star Hornets at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. West Marion will be coming into the game with an undefeated record on the line.
On Thursday, West Marion made easy work of Salem and carried off a 12-3 win. Considering the Trojans have won five contests by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Kady Stringer
| 02/27/25 @ Salem | 2 |
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Kady Stringer was a major factor no matter where she played. She tossed seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three RBI. What's more, she posted two hits, the most she's had since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, West Marion got a massive performance out of McKenzie 'Bug' Stringer, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. That's the most runs Stringer has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Griffyn Harmon, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-5.
Meanwhile, after only two runs in their last match, Loyd Star made sure to put some runs up on the board against Vicksburg on Thursday. Loyd Star sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 11-9 victory over Vicksburg. The win continues a trend for the Hornets in their matchups with the Gators: they've now won nine in a row.
West Marion's record now sits at 8-0. As for Loyd Star, their record is now 7-1.
West Marion couldn't quite finish off Loyd Star in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 and fell 3-1. Can West Marion avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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