Marshall is 3-0 against Tyler since March of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Marshall Mavericks are on the road again to play the Tyler Lions at 6:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Things were looking good for Marshall after they put the first points on the board on Tuesday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. Their tough 20-10 loss to Longview might stick with them for a while.
Madison Crawford was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3. Karleigh Robinson was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Tyler was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 18th straight defeat. They fell victim to a rough 18-0 loss at the hands of Hallsville.
Marshall has been struggling recently as they've lost 11 of their last 13 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-15 record this season. As for Tyler, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-24.
Tyler's pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: Marshall has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .448. It's a different story for Tyler, though, as they've only averaged .344. Will they be able to contain Marshall's hitters?
Everything went Marshall's way against Tyler in their previous matchup back in March as Marshall made off with a 21-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Marshall since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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