Melba extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 6-16. They took a 7-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Marsing Huskies. The Mustangs were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Huskies earlier this season, when they won 6-5.
As for Marsing, the win snapped their losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 11-12 record. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last three times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
For Marsing's part, Brooklyn Roadenbaugh made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. Roadenbaugh has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, Dany Daugherty was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Bailey Daugherty was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Coming up, Melba will face off against New Plymouth at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Mustangs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Pilgrims have averaged an impressive 8.2 runs per game this season. As for Marsing, they wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 17-0 defeat against Nampa Christian on the 7th.
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