Marshall had lost four straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped down to 2-8 to make it five. They fell just short of the Covina Colts by a score of 9-8. If the Eagles were looking for revenge after losing 14-0 to the Colts when the teams met back in February of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Elijah Lain
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Elijah Lain put in work no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Marshall is 2-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 0-7 otherwise. Lain was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two runs.
In other batting news, Liam Wahlstrom was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one home run and four RBI. Eli Macias was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three runs, one double, and one RBI.
As for Covina, they picked up their first home victory, bumping their record up to 2-5-1. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Covina's side, Ethan Echeverria was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, one stolen base, and one double. That double was Echeverria's first of the season.
Looking ahead, Marshall will head out on the road to challenge St. Monica at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Covina, they will be playing in front of their home fans against La Salle at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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