Yorkville Christian had lost six straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Saturday they dropped their record down to 2-7 to make it seven. They came up short against the Marquette Crusaders, falling 10-0. The game marked the first time this season in which the Mustangs were not able to get on the board.
As for Marquette, with the win, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 14-4. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten contests by six runs or more this season.
For Marquette's part, not much got past Savanah Erickson, who gave up just two hits to keep Yorkville Christian off the board. Erickson has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Avery Durdan was incredible, going 1-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Hunter Hopkins, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs.
Coming up, Yorkville Christian will square off against Herscher at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Marquette, they will take on St. Bede at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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