Marysville fought the good fight in their extra-innings matchup against Rock Creek on Thursday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They took a 12-9 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Rock Creek Mustangs. It was the first time this season that Marysville let down their fans at home.
Lindsey Dressman spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and nine unearned) runs on 15 hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Paige Siemens stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Aubrey Dressman, who went 3-for-5 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base.
Marysville's defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 6-5. As for Rock Creek, they pushed their record up to 6-2-1 with that win, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Marysville will take on Wamego at 4:30 p.m. in Tuesday's first game. As for Rock Creek, they will be playing in front of their home fans against St. Marys on Monday.
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