Softball Recap: Marlington Makes It Five in a Row at Home

Dukes

Margin (Wins)

04/22/25 vs Alliance	14
04/14/25 vs Claymont	12
04/09/25 @ Carrollton	12
04/24/25 vs Carrollton	10
04/01/25 @ Salem	6

Marlington entered their tilt with Carrollton on Thursday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They blew past the Warriors 12-2. The result was nothing new for the Dukes, who have now won five matchups by six runs or more so far this season.

Justine Doringo made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 13 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. Doringo was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.

In other batting news, Maddie Bailey and Chelsea Miller did most of the damage at the plate: Bailey went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and one double, while Miller went 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That home run was Bailey's first of the season. Faith Savage was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs and two RBI.

Marlington was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .406. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Carrollton only posted a batting average of .095.

Marlington pushed their record up to 8-2 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.8 runs over those games. As for Carrollton, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-6-1 record this season.

Marlington will venture away from home to challenge Elyria Catholic at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Carrollton, they will take on Alliance at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.