There's no place like home for Marion Harding, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-7 victory over the Pleasant Spartans on Tuesday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Marion Harding also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2023.
Janaiye Braddy spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned (and one unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up eight Ks. Those eight innings set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Macey Harper was excellent, going 2-for-4 with four RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Raina Smith, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
On Pleasant's side, Katie Jordan and Hannah Miller did some serious damage despite the final result: Jordan scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-4, while Miller scored a run while going 2-for-5.
Even though they lost, Pleasant was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Marion Harding didn't hit any.
Marion Harding's win bumped their record up to 5-11. As for Pleasant, their loss was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 7-13.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Marion Harding by a score of 11-5.
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