Dukes
| 04/26/25 vs Steele | 3 |
| 04/24/25 vs Carrollton | 12 |
| 04/22/25 vs Alliance | 15 |
| 04/18/25 @ Hillsdale | 5 |
| 04/16/25 @ West Branch | 0 |
| + 6 more games |
Marlington is 8-1 against West Branch since April of 2021 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Tuesday. The Dukes will be playing at home against the Warriors at 5:00 p.m. Marlington is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
Marlington easily dispatched Carrollton on Thursday, but unfortunately both the margin and the ultimate result were a different story in this one. The Dukes fell just short of Steele by a score of 5-3 on Saturday. The Dukes' loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Delaney Martz was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Faith Savage, who went 3-for-4 with one RBI.
Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, West Branch's good fortune finally ran out on Monday. They fell just short of Jackson by a score of 11-10.
Mati Hawk made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That home run was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Libbie Davis, who went 1-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
West Branch's defeat dropped their record down to 12-4. As for Marlington, their loss dropped their record down to 8-3.
Tuesday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Marlington hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .317. However, it's not like West Branch struggles in that department as they've averaged .349. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Marlington came up short against West Branch when the teams last played two weeks ago, falling 5-0. Will the Dukes have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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