Palisades hit Marietta with a five-run first inning on Wednesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Tigers took an 8-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Pumas. The Tigers just can't catch a break and have now endured four losses in a row.
Chloe Harris spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and five unearned) runs on nine hits.
At the plate, Hailey Miller made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-4 with one home run and two runs. That home run was her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Sophie Morris, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one double.
Marietta's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Palisades, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 9-11.
Marietta will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Fort Frye at 5:00 p.m. on the 28th. As for Palisades, they have already played their next contest, a 13-2 defeat against Lakewood on the 17th.
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