The Marcus Marauders will face off against the Arlington Colts on Saturday. Marcus' pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so Arlington's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Marcus is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Saturday. They came out on top against Prosper by a score of 7-2. Seven seems to be a good number for the Marauders as the team scooped up a victory with the same number of runs in their previous game.
Meanwhile, Arlington had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Saturday. They put the hurt on the Rams with a sharp 17-1 win. The result was nothing new for the Colts, who have now won 21 matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Tatum Pacos looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched.
At the plate, Brooke Giddings was a standout: she went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March. Abigail Moore was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and one stolen base.
Arlington kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in three consecutive games.
Marcus' record now sits at 19-12. As for Arlington, their record is now 26-10.
Marcus beat Arlington 3-0 when the teams last played back in May of 2025. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Marauders since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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