North Bay Haven Academy and Marianna squared off in some playoff action on Wednesday, but North Bay Haven Academy had to settle for second. They fell 6-3 to the Marianna Bulldogs. North Bay Haven Academy has not had much luck with Marianna recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.
Bailee Gladden made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and got on base in all four of her plate appearances with a triple, a run, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Taylor Mallon, who went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
On Marianna's side, Kennedy Temples spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits. Temples has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Amarii Spires and Murphy Mitchell did most of the damage at the plate: Spires scored two runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-3, while Mitchell scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Jadyn Riano was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a home run.
North Bay Haven Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 20-6. As for Marianna, their win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 17-8.
North Bay Haven Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Marianna, they will face off against Baldwin at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Baldwin will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Marianna surely won't give up without a fight.
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