Northfield extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 2-7 in the process. They took an 18-13 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Marion Giants. The Norsemen were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Giants apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Bella Myers made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-5 with one home run, four runs, and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Emma Shrock, who went 3-for-4 with three runs and one stolen base.
As for Marion, they pushed their record up to 5-9 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. Considering their hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
On Marion's side, Jayonna Davis was a standout: she went 2-for-5 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most runs Davis has posted since back in April of 2024. Jasmine Weaver was another key player, going 3-for-6 with one home run and two RBI.
Northfield has already played their next game (against Warren Central), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. As for Marion, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 7-3 loss against Southwood on the 2nd.
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