Preston has not done well against Marsh Valley recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. Everything went the Preston Indians' way against the Marsh Valley Eagles as the Preston Indians made off with an 8-1 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for Preston.
MAYSA JONES made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched seven innings while giving up just one earned run off seven hits. JONES has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. JONES was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, AVERIE MADSEN was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-4. She is trending in the right direction, as she's improved her point production for three straight games. Another player making a difference was ADDEY CARTER, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
On Marsh Valley's side, they saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lisa Peck, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Preston's win bumped their record up to 3-8. As for Marsh Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Preston will take on Idaho Falls at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Marsh Valley, they will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against Bear Lake at 12:00 p.m.
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