Marion County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell victim to a tough 7-1 defeat at the hands of the Hackleburg Panthers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Marion County of the 8-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture two weeks ago.
For Hackleburg's part, Braylynn Pope spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on eight hits and racked up six Ks. Pope has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Saylor Cooper was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and a stolen base. Carson Browning was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4.
Marion County's defeat dropped their record down to 8-19. As for Hackleburg, they have been performing well recently as they've won 11 of their last 14 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 25-13-2 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Marion County will take on Hubbertville at 11:00 a.m. on Monday. As for Hackleburg, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Phillips at 1:00 p.m. on Monday. Phillips is coming into the matchup with seven straight losses on the road, meaning Hackleburg will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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