Marathon's game back in March was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They won by a run and slipped past the Gulliver Prep Raiders 9-8. For Marathon, this counts as revenge for the 9-4 defeat Gulliver Prep walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2023.
Allison Garcia made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and six unearned) runs off eight hits. Garcia has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Garcia was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sara Robinson, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Shynell McGuire was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Marathon's win bumped their record up to 7-2. As for Gulliver Prep, their loss dropped their record down to 2-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Marathon will stay at home for another game and welcome Colonial Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Gulliver Prep will take on Coral Shores at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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