Bravo typically has all the answers at home, but on Wednesday Marshall proved too difficult a challenge. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-4 victory over the Bravo Knights. The win made it back-to-back victories for Marshall.
Delilah Ham spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on nine hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Samantha Nunez was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Alexa Guerrero, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
On Bravo's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Alexis Arguelles gave up three earned (and three unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, Samantha Aviles and Aalayjah Cuello did some serious damage despite the final result: Aviles scored a run while going 2-for-4, while Cuello scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Bravo was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with six doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Marshall's win bumped their record up to 7-8. As for Bravo, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 12-6.
Marshall will take on Wilson at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Bravo, they will head out on the road to take on Franklin at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Bravo is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season.
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