New Haven had lost 15 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 0-5 to make it 16. They lost 21-11 to the Marion Giants. That's two games in a row now that the Bulldogs have lost by exactly ten runs.
Jaedyn Hoover made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and got on base in all four of her plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and one triple. She also got two hits, marking her first of the season. Cassidy Johnson was another key player, going 2-for-3 with five stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
Marion's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for they considering their two-run performance the game before.
On Marion's side, Aly Earnest made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Earnest has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple.
In other batting news, Zionna Cole was incredible, going 3-for-4 with eight RBI, three runs, and one double. Another player making a difference was Lamariya Cannon, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and one stolen base.
New Haven wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 16-1 win against Fort Wayne North Side on the 16th. As for Marion, they have also already played their next contest, a 17-0 victory against Richmond on the 16th.
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