Sarcoxie had to endure a six-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Marionville Comets 4-2. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Sarcoxie also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
Kylee Walters was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 13 over eight innings pitched. Walters was also big at the plate, firing off two home runs and three RBI while going 3-for-4.
Walters wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Grace Osborne, who went 2-for-4 with a double.
On Marionville's side, Bailey Hosbach spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up 11 Ks. Hosbach has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive pitching appearances.
Sarcoxie's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-14. As for Marionville, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-7.
Sarcoxie will be playing in front of their home fans against Lamar at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Marionville, they will head out on the road to challenge Pierce City at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Marionville's pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so Pierce City's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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