Marion hit Crab Orchard with a four-run sixth inning on Wednesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Trojans fell 5-2 to the Wildcats. The Trojans were not able to make up for their loss to the Wildcats from their previous meeting back in March of 2017.
Adri Ortega spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 17 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Addlyn Miller and Jada Burnett-Hatton did some serious damage despite the final result: Miller went 2-for-3 with two runs, while Burnett-Hatton went a perfect 3-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Crab Orchard's defeat ended a seven-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 27-4. As for Marion, the victory was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 20-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Crab Orchard will challenge Johnston City at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Indians will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something the Trojans surely won't give up without a fight. As for Marion, they will be playing at home against Carterville at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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