The Marietta Tigers will take on the Logan Chieftains at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Marietta has five straight wins, Logan has five straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
Marietta proved they can win big on Monday (they won by 13) and on Wednesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Cambridge, sneaking past 6-4.
Abby Miller spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on six hits.
On the hitting side, Emmy Ward was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double. Samantha Mayo was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for Logan's offense. They lost 18-0 to Teays Valley on Thursday.
Logan's defeat dropped their record down to 11-11. As for Marietta, their victory bumped their record up to 13-9.
Monday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Marietta hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .320. However, it's not like Logan struggles in that department as they've averaged .350. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Marietta couldn't quite get it done against Logan when the teams last played back in March as they fell 11-8. Will the Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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