Lucas extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 2-5. They came up short against the Marion Harding Presidents, falling 15-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Cubs of the 19-9 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2025.
Lucas saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Grace Green, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base.
As for Marion Harding, their win ended an 11-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-12. That 15-run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
On Marion Harding's side, Allison Hecker made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out 11 over six innings pitched. Those 11 strikeouts gave Hecker a new career-high. She was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Those RBI were her first of the season.
In other batting news, Marion Harding got a massive performance out of Bryleigh Long, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three RBI and two runs. Those two runs gave Long a new career-high. Paytn Smith was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base.
Coming up, Lucas will be playing in front of their home fans against Central Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Marion Harding, they will face off against Norwalk at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Presidents' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Truckers have averaged an impressive 6.5 runs per game this season.
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