Marsing was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They took a 12-8 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Melba Mustangs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Marsing of the 6-5 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Marsing saw eight different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ariel Ingersoll, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Bailey Daugherty, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Even though they lost, Marsing was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Melba only hit no.
On Melba's side, Kalli Adams spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and five unearned) runs on six hits and racked up eight Ks.
On the hitting side, Olivia Atack was incredible, going 4-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and a stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Analise Robson, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of her five plate appearances.
Marsing's loss dropped their record down to 5-7-1. As for Melba, their victory bumped their record up to 8-5.
Marsing will head out on the road to square off against Nyssa at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Melba, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Nampa Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Nampa Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
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