
Lions
05/10/25 vs Meridian | 3-2 |
05/09/25 @ Heritage | 31-1 |
05/08/25 @ Westville | 16-9 |
05/06/25 vs Richland County | 8-2 |
Marshall entered their tilt with Meridian on Saturday with three consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with four. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 3-2 W against the Hawks. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Lions have posted since April 1st.
Kyla Gustafson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on four hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Lynn Welborn was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with four stolen bases and one run. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged two or more in each of the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Haley McGuire, who went 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Marshall kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 12 hits in four consecutive games.
Marshall's win bumped their record up to 18-6. As for Meridian, their loss dropped their record down to 20-6.
Looking ahead, Marshall will take on Pinckneyville in a tournament on Saturday. As for Meridian, they will head out to challenge Williamsville at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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