On Saturday, the Egg Harbor Township Eagles came up short against the Marion Swamp Foxes and fell 5-2. Egg Harbor Township has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
For Marion's part, Hailie Lebiedz made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits (and only one walk). Lebiedz has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Lebiedz was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing four bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jashaya Page, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Maliyah Williams was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4.
Egg Harbor Township's defeat ended a 12-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 1-2. As for Marion, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 10-0.
Egg Harbor Township will be playing in front of their home fans against Cedar Creek at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Marion, they will head out on the road to challenge Green Sea Floyds at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Marion is looking to tack on another W to their nine-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
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