It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Marshall had no problem doing just that on Wednesday. They had just enough and edged out the St. Anthony Bulldogs 4-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Lions have posted since April 13th.
Kyla Gustafson
| 05/20/26 @ St. Anthony | 15 |
| 05/15/26 vs Arcola | 6 |
| 05/11/26 @ Mt. Carmel | 10 |
| 05/09/26 vs Pinckneyville | 7 |
| 05/07/26 vs Richland County | 13 |
| + 10 more games |
Kyla Gustafson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits and racked up 15 Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 15 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, McKenzie Davis was incredible, going 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to home runs, as she's now launched at least one in each of the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Lynn Welborn, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
The victory was the third in a row for Marshall, bringing their record up to 24-3. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for St. Anthony, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 16-12 record this season.
As of now, neither Marshall nor St. Anthony have any future games scheduled.
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