Swamp Foxes
| 05/07/25 @ Edisto | 21 |
| 03/14/25 vs Kingstree | 19 |
| 04/15/25 @ Manning | 17 |
| 03/01/25 vs Socastee | 15 |
| 03/14/25 vs Kingstree | 14 |
It's playoff time, and Marion had no trouble coming through when it counted. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Edisto Cougars a 21-0 shutout on Wednesday. The Swamp Foxes might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight matchups by nine runs or more this season.
Kynnedi Jenkins was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Maliyah Williams, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, five RBI, and one triple. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Nevaeh Shaw was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Marion always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .667. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Marion now has a winning record of 8-7. As for Edisto, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-9-1.
Coming up, Marion is taking a road trip to square off against Andrews at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Yellowjackets' pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so the Swamp Foxes' hitters will have their work cut out for them. Edisto does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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