Marietta was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They took an 11-8 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Wheeler Wildcats. Surprisingly, this marked the Blue Devils' third straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.
Marietta saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Layla Blakenship, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs. Another was Bailey Blackford, who got on base in two of her three plate appearances with three stolen bases and one run.
Marietta's defeat dropped their record down to 3-12. As for Wheeler, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-15.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Marietta will head out to square off against Etowah at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Wheeler, they will venture away from home to face off against Riverdale at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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