Marina had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against the Laguna Beach Breakers by a score of 7-3 on Friday. This was a revenge matchup for Marina, as the team was forced to settle for a 4-1 loss when these two played last Wednesday.
Marina got a great performance from NICHOLAS MURREY as he struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). MURREY has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than six innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on LOGAN THURMAN, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of NICK MIZOGUCHI, who went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
On Laguna Beach's side, they saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Dane Jenal, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and an RBI.
Marina's win bumped their record up to 10-12. As for Laguna Beach, they now have a losing record at 10-11.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Marina will take on Newport Harbor at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Newport Harbor is coming into the contest with eight straight victories on the road, so Marina will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Laguna Beach, they will be playing at home against Corona del Mar at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Corona del Mar's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Laguna Beach's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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