It was a proper cat-fight when Marshall faced off against Paris on Thursday. The Lions blew past the Tigers 12-3. The Lions haven't had any issues with the Tigers recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive victory against them.
Haley McGuire
| 04/17/25 @ Paris | 13 |
| 03/11/24 @ Oakwood | 11 |
| 03/16/24 @ Martinsville | 10 |
| 03/17/25 vs Oakwood | 9 |
| 04/25/24 @ Casey-Westfield | 9 |
Haley McGuire made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits (and not a single walk). Those 13 strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with one run, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lynn Welborn, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, four stolen bases, and three runs. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in April of 2024. McKenzie Davis also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Marshall hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in five consecutive games.
Marshall's record now sits at 12-3. As for Paris, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-11 record this season.
Marshall didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 9-7 loss against Newton on the 21st. As for Paris, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 10-1 defeat against Tolono Unity on the 18th.
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