Southwest extended their losing streak to four on Monday, dropping their season record down to 7-11 in the process. They lost 18-6 to the Marionville Comets. The Trojans were not able to make up for their defeat to the Comets from their previous meeting back in March of 2024.
Riley Flippo was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Raeli Miles, who earned one RBI, one run, and one stolen base.
As for Marionville, they now have a winning record of 13-12. The result was nothing new for the Comets, who have now won 11 games by six runs or more so far this season.
On Marionville's side, Brooklyn Holder was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, Holder posted two strikeouts, the most she's had since back in April. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, four runs, and five RBI. She also hit a triple, marking her first of the season.
In other batting news, Maggie Murphy was incredible, going 3-for-4 with five stolen bases, five runs, and three RBI. Those five stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Annaliyah Ghan, who went 3-for-5 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Looking ahead, Southwest will take on Mt. Vernon at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Marionville, they will head out to take on Forsyth at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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