There's no place like home for Van Buren, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Tuesday. They walked away with a 9-6 win over the Marion Local Flyers on Friday.
For Marion Local's part, Haley Everman put in work no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Everman was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Camryn Swain and Emerson Bruns did some serious damage despite the final result: Swain scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Bruns scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Hannah Rindler, who went 3-for-5 with an RBI.
Even though they lost, Marion Local kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Van Buren's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-4. As for Marion Local, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Van Buren will take on Arlington at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Marion Local, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Ansonia at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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