Sadly, Marmaduke is still looking for their first win of the season after five games. Their rough 16-0 defeat to the Buffalo Island Central Mustangs on Friday might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Marmaduke of the 10-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Buffalo Island Central's part, Jaylyn Cagle made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (she also only allowed one walk). Cagle has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Cagle was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Claire Jackson was a standout: she went 1-for-3 with four RBI, a triple, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Kinsley Hamilton, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-3.
Marmaduke's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Buffalo Island Central, the win got them back to even at 5-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Marmaduke's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Bay at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Marmaduke is facing Bay at the right time seeing as Bay is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Buffalo Island Central, they will be playing at home against East Poinsett County at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Both teams will come into the contest having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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