If Ballard Memorial was feeling good off their 6-0 takedown of Carlisle County last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Ballard Memorial Bombers fell just short of the Marshall County Marshals by a score of 2-1 on Thursday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Ballard Memorial of the 8-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
For Marshall County's part, Gracelyn Darnall spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on eight hits. Darnall has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Marshall County's victory was truly a team effort as two different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Madyson Morton, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Ballard Memorial's defeat dropped their record down to 9-7. As for Marshall County, they have been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 18-7 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ballard Memorial will take on Massac County at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Massac County is coming into the game with seven straight losses on the road, meaning Ballard Memorial will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Marshall County, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Apollo at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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