Softball Recap: Marshall Sets Scoring Season-High Against Heritage

Lions

Margin (Wins)

05/09/25 @ Heritage	30
04/11/25 vs Northview	18
03/28/25 vs Salt Fork	18
03/22/25 vs Martinsville	15
04/15/25 vs Tri-County [Kansas/Shiloh/Oakland]	12

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Marshall). They put the hurt on the Heritage Hawks with a sharp 31-1 win on Friday. The result was nothing new for the Lions, who have now won 14 contests by six runs or more so far this season.

Kyla Gustafson and Avery Cornwell made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Gustafson pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Cornwell pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 12 consecutive appearances. At bat, Gustafson went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Cornwell went 3-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and five RBI. That's the most RBI Cornwell has posted since back in May of 2024.

In other batting news, Haley McGuire was a standout: she went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April. Lynn Welborn was another key player, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with five stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.

Marshall always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .708. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive games.

Marshall's record is now 17-6. As for Heritage, their loss was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-17.

Looking ahead, Marshall will square off against Meridian at 10:45 a.m. on Saturday. As for Heritage, they will take on Cerro Gordo/Bement at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.