Sadly, Mariemont is still looking for their first win of the season after five matchups. Their rough 23-1 loss to the Taylor Yellowjackets on Monday might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Mariemont of the 23-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Taylor's part, Ellie Stafford was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 15 over five innings pitched. Stafford has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Stafford was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with.
In other batting news, Willow Montag was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Maggie Graham was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
Mariemont's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Taylor, the win was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 8-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mariemont will take on Finneytown at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Taylor, they will be playing at home against Seton at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Taylor will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak alive.
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