Pleasant lost against Marion Harding back in May of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Pleasant Spartans fell just short of the Marion Harding Presidents by a score of 8-7. The defeat continues a trend for Pleasant in their matchups with Marion Harding: they've now lost four in a row.
Katie Jordan and Hannah Miller stepped up to the plate in a big way. Jordan scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-4, while Miller scored a run while going 2-for-5.
Even though they lost, Pleasant was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Marion Harding didn't hit any.
On Marion Harding's side, Janaiye Braddy spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned (and one unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up eight Ks. Those eight innings set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Macey Harper, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Raina Smith, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Pleasant's loss dropped their record down to 7-13. As for Marion Harding, their victory bumped their record up to 5-11.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Pleasant beat Marion Harding by a score of 11-5.
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