Junction City dropped their record down to 6-7 on Friday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They fell 22-19 to the Marist Spartans. Despite running the score up even higher than they did in their prior game on Tuesday (17), the Tigers still had to take the loss.
As for Marist, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a massive bump to their 6-6 record this season. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Marist's part, Sophia Lydon was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Lydon has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with three RBI, one run, and one double. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Marist got a massive performance out of Tizita Martin, who went a perfect 5-for-5 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles. Those five hits gave Martin a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Finley Schweigert, who went 3-for-4 with four runs, three RBI, and two doubles.
While Junction City had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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