Marshall was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 17th straight loss. They fell victim to a rough 10-0 defeat at the hands of the Western Heights Jets. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Marshall of the 8-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Thursday.
For Western Heights' part, Kole Schrock was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Schrock has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Schrock was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all two of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, A?mi Avelar was incredible, going 1-for-1 with four RBI, a run, and a double. Keziah Howell was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in all two of his plate appearances.
Marshall's defeat dropped their record down to 2-21. As for Western Heights, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-13.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Marshall will take on Star-Spencer at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Star-Spencer is coming into the contest with 14 straight losses on the road, meaning Marshall will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Western Heights, they will play host again on Friday to welcome Northwest Classen, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:00 p.m. Western Heights will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last.
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