Cole is 0-10 against Marion since April of 2019 but things could change on Tuesday. Cole will head out to challenge Marion at 6:15 p.m. Cole has given up an average of 11.2 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Friday just wasn't the day for Cole's offense. They lost 15-0 to Jourdanton on Friday. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, the Cougars' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, Marion waltzed into their contest on Friday with two straight wins... but they left with three. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Ro-Hawks a 15-0 shutout. The Bulldogs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matches by seven runs or more this season.
Cambry Dojahn made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). What's more, she gave up only zero earned runs, the fewest she's had since back in April of 2024. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one home run and six RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Gianna Ricarte, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Alyson Robles, who scored two runs.
Marion always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .609. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .559 or higher in three consecutive games.
Cole's loss dropped their record down to 5-12-1. As for Marion, their record now sits at 11-4-3.
Cole might still be hurting after the 9-2 defeat they got from Marion in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Can Cole avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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