Marshall extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to nine on Monday, dropping their season record down to 0-7 in the process. They lost 16-6 to the Denfeld Hunters. The Hilltoppers were not able to make up for their defeat to the Hunters from their previous meeting back in May of 2024.
Denfeld's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-7. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Denfeld's part, Noelle Vesel made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off four hits. Vesel was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run. That hit marked the first that she has got this season.
In other batting news, Denfeld got a massive performance out of Sara McCormick, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with five stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. That RBI was McCormick's first of the season. Ellie Davis was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
Marshall and Denfeld could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Minnesota Rankings. The Hilltoppers (ranked 293rd) will meet Cherry (ranked 77th) at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Denfeld will challenge Superior at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday with a big rank disadvantage (279 vs. 61).
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