Lawrenceville extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 3-11 in the process. They came up short against the Marshall Lions, falling 9-0. The match marked the first time this year in which the Indians were not able to get on the board.
Lawrenceville saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Alyssa Griggs, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base.
As for Marshall, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 14-4. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 11 contests by six runs or more this season.
On Marshall's side, Kyla Gustafson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out 11 over seven innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts Gustafson has posted since back in March of 2024. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with one home run.
In other batting news, Lynn Welborn was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and one stolen base. She has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times she's played. Another player making a difference was McKenzie Davis, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and one stolen base.
Looking ahead, Lawrenceville will square off against Salem at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Wildcats will roll in looking for their 11th straight victory, something the Indians surely won't give up without a fight. As for Marshall, they will challenge West Vigo at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Lions will need to watch out since the Vikings have now posted at least ten runs in their last five games.
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