North Marion was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They suffered a tough 14-4 loss at the hands of the West Port Wolf Pack. The result was an unpleasant reminder to North Marion of the 11-8 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
Avree McCubbin was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3. Cassidy Hooks was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
On West Port's side, Alena Ishman was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched six innings while giving up four earned runs off seven hits. Ishman has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Ishman was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with a triple and two RBI.
In other batting news, Brooklyn Schoepke was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-5. Another player making a difference was Elizabeth Donken, who scored two runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
North Marion's loss dropped their record down to 7-10. As for West Port, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 12-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. North Marion will take on Tavares at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. North Marion is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season. As for West Port, they will be playing at home against Central at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Central is coming into the game with five straight defeats on the road, meaning West Port will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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