Marlington was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 10-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Hoover Vikings. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Dukes of the 17-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Aaliyah Williams was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with one home run and two runs. That home run was her first of the season. Danica Sarchione was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
Marlington's defeat dropped their record down to 6-4. As for Hoover, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-9.
Marlington didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 3-2 loss against Tuslaw on the 18th. As for Hoover, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next matchup, a 7-6 victory against Boardman on the 20th.
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