Marian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 10-2 to the Bellevue West Thunderbirds. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Crusaders of the 8-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Monday.
Marian saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brooklyn Kincaid, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Even though they lost, Marian hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most five strikeouts in three consecutive matchups.
Marian's defeat dropped their record down to 5-13. As for Bellevue West, their win bumped their record up to 8-12.
Marian is on the road again on Saturday to play Westview at 9:00 a.m. As for Bellevue West, they will challenge Omaha Westside at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. Omaha Westside is coming into the game with three straight losses at home, meaning Bellevue West will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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