In what's become a running theme this season, Hernando gave their fans yet another huge victory on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Marion Patriots with a sharp 18-5 win. That's two games straight that Hernando has won by exactly 13 runs.
Kate Johnson looked comfortable as she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Hernando got a massive performance out of Callie Desmond, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 4-for-5. Jayla Sites was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs.
Hernando is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 16-5 record this season. As for Marion, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-8 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hernando will challenge Horn Lake at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Hernando is facing Horn Lake at the right time seeing as Horn Lake is stuck on a nine-game losing streak. As for Marion, they will head out on the road to square off against Brookland at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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