For the second straight game, Lytle will face off against Marion. The Pirates will welcome the Bulldogs at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Lytle is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.1 runs per game this season.
Wednesday just wasn't the day for Lytle's offense. They came up short against Marion on Wednesday, falling 6-0. The loss continues a trend for the Pirates in their meetings with the Bulldogs: they've now lost three in a row.
For Marion's part, the result came thanks to Alizayah Bernal's shutout, as she gave up just two hits. Bernal has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Cambry Dojahn was excellent, going 1-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in February. Alyson Robles was another key player, going 1-for-3 with three RBI.
The win (which was Marion's fourth in a row) raised their record to 17-5-3. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.5 runs over those games. As for Lytle, they now have a losing record of 11-12-1.
Thursday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Lytle hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .323. However, it's not like Marion struggles in that department as they've averaged .316. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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