Buford and Marion squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but Buford had to settle for second. They took a 6-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Marion Swamp Foxes. Buford has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
For Marion's part, Hailie Lebiedz spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on nine hits. Lebiedz has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Maliyah Williams was excellent, going 1-for-4 with a home run. Another player making a difference was Sheteira Bethea, who went 2-for-3 with a double.
Buford's loss dropped their record down to 12-8. As for Marion, their win was their 14th straight at home, which pushed their record up to 22-2.
Buford does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Marion, they will play host again on Monday to welcome Gray Collegiate Academy, where first pitch is scheduled at 6:00 p.m. Gray Collegiate Academy will roll in looking for their 23rd straight victory, something Marion surely won't give up without a fight.
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