Marshall County was the 5-0 winner over Community when they last played one another back in March, but their luck changed this time around. The Marshall County Tigers fell just short of the Community Vikings/Viqueens by a score of 7-6 on Friday. Marshall County just can't catch a break and has now endured three losses in a row.
Kinley Wiser made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs while going 3-for-3. Zakiya Taylor was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
On Community's side, Annie Prince made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). Prince has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Prince was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kailani Allen, who went 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Anna Haskins, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Marshall County's defeat dropped their record down to 6-11. As for Community, their record is now 6-4.
Marshall County will be playing in front of their home fans against Lawrence County at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Lawrence County is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.9 runs per game this season. As for Community, they will be playing at home against Blackman at 3:00 a.m. on Sunday. Blackman hasn't scored more than two runs for eight games straight, a trend the squad is eager to reverse.
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