Warriors
| 04/28/25 @ Jackson | 10 |
| 04/25/25 vs Alliance | 14 |
| 04/24/25 vs Minerva | 4 |
| 04/22/25 @ Salem | 9 |
| 04/18/25 @ Poland Seminary | 3 |
| + 11 more games |
West Branch hasn't had much luck against Marlington recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Warriors will head out on the road to challenge the Dukes at 5:00 p.m. West Branch is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season.
On Monday, West Branch didn't have quite enough to beat Jackson and fell 11-10.
Mati Hawk was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That home run was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Libbie Davis, who went 1-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Marlington suffered their closest defeat since April 4th on Saturday. They fell just short of Steele by a score of 5-3. The Dukes' loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Delaney Martz made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double. Faith Savage was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one RBI.
Marlington's defeat dropped their record down to 8-3. As for West Branch, their loss dropped their record down to 12-4.
Tuesday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. West Branch hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .349. However, it's not like Marlington struggles in that department as they've averaged .317. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
West Branch was able to grind out a solid victory over Marlington in their previous meeting two weeks ago, winning 5-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Warriors since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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