Marietta extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping their season record down to 3-5 in the process. They lost 14-3 to the Fort Frye Cadets. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Tigers of the 15-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Samantha Mayo was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. That double marked the first that she has hit this season.
As for Fort Frye, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-7 record this season. The result was nothing new for Fort Frye, who have now won five matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
On Fort Frye's side, Taylor Hendershot spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on four hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, Ella Dowler was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Carmen Henniger, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple.
Coming up, Fort Frye will take on Zanesville at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Marietta will be paying especially close attention to the Cadets' game: after the Cadets face off against Caldwell, they'll take on Marietta again at 5:00 p.m. on May 8.
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