Ironton's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They walked away with a 7-4 win over the Meigs Marauders. That's more bragging rights for the Fighting Tigers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Layla Townsend made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Townsend was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Khamil Martin was incredible, firing off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 3-for-4. That's the most home runs she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Aubrey Ferguson, who went 1-for-2 with one home run.
Ironton lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Fighting Tigers
| 03/20/25 vs Meigs | 7-4 |
| 03/15/25 vs Turpin | 6-2 |
| 03/15/25 vs Warren | 14-0 |
| 05/15/24 vs Rock Hill | 9-5 |
| 05/13/24 vs Meigs | 13-5 |
| 05/09/24 vs Portsmouth | 9-0 |
Ironton's victory was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-1.
Looking ahead, Ironton will challenge Portsmouth West at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. Ironton is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season. As for Meigs, they will head out to challenge New Lexington at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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