Softball Recap: Marion Wins Going Away Against Manning

Swamp Foxes

Margin (Wins)

03/14/25 vs Kingstree	19
04/15/25 @ Manning	17
03/01/25 vs Socastee	15
03/14/25 vs Kingstree	14
03/25/25 @ Atlantic Collegiate Academy	10

Marion was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last match, but they sure didn't let that happen against Manning on Tuesday. The Swamp Foxes put the hurt on the Monarchs with a sharp 18-1 win. Considering the Swamp Foxes have won five contests by more than nine runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.

Kynnedi Jenkins made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over four innings pitched. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up a single earned run any time she's pitched this season. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Maliyah Williams, who fired off two home runs, three runs, and three RBI while going 2-for-4. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March of 2024. Jashaya Page was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.

Marion was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .586. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.

Marion now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Manning, they dropped their record down to 5-7 with the loss, which was their third straight at home.

Coming up, Marion will head out on the road to square off against West Florence at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Knights' pitching crew has only allowed 2.2 runs per game this season, so the Swamp Foxes' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Manning, they will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Waccamaw at 6:30 p.m. on the 30th.