It may have taken ten innings to finish the job, but Marksville ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They skirted past the Buckeye Panthers 4-3. The victory was some much needed relief for the Tigers as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Katie Lachney
| 03/17/26 vs Buckeye | 9 |
| 03/14/26 vs St. Mary | 8 |
| 03/13/26 @ LaSalle | 3 |
| 03/10/26 @ Caldwell Parish | 4 |
| 03/03/26 @ Bunkie | 3 |
| + 3 more games |
Katie Lachney made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over ten innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in April of 2025. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with one home run, three runs, and one stolen base.
Lachney wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Madison Lachney, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one double. Morgan Brantley also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
Marksville's win bumped their record up to 6-7. As for Buckeye, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 13-8 record this season.
Marksville is taking a road trip to square off against Montgomery at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Buckeye, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Quitman at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Wolverines' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Panthers' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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