Knights
| 03/28/25 @ Mercer County | 5-4 |
| 03/27/25 vs Central Hardin | 6-2 |
| 03/22/25 @ Boyle County | 13-5 |
| 03/21/25 @ Washington County | 20-5 |
It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Marion County ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They had just enough and edged out the Mercer County Titans 5-4. The victory was familiar territory for the Knights, who have now won four matches in a row.
Gracyn Mattingly spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on eight hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Abbi Million, who scored two runs while going 3-for-3. Tori Gribbins also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Million wasn't the only one working in the hit department: Marion County kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in four consecutive contests.
Marion County pushed their record up to 6-1 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.4 runs over those games. As for Mercer County, their loss dropped their record down to 5-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Marion County will take on Franklin County at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Marion County's pitchers better be ready for this one: Franklin County has averaged an impressive 11 runs per game this season. As for Mercer County, they will challenge Western Hills at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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