The Marion Patriots will square off against the Tipton-Rosemark Academy Rebels at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Marion is coming into the match hot, having won their last seven games.
On Tuesday, Marion made easy work of West Memphis and carried off a 21-2 win. That looming 21-2 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Patriots yet this season.
Meanwhile, after a string of six wins, Tipton-Rosemark Academy's good fortune finally ran out on Thursday. They came up short against St. Benedict at Auburndale, falling 15-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Rebels have suffered since April 4th.
Addie Thorpe was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two doubles, one run, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Allie Nicholas, who went 1-for-2 with one run and one double.
Marion pushed their record up to 16-7 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.8 runs over those games. As for Tipton-Rosemark Academy, their defeat was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 20-15-1.
Marion beat Tipton-Rosemark Academy 8-4 in their previous matchup back in March of 2023. Do the Patriots have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Rebels turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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