Softball Recap: Kokomo Wins Going Away Against Marion

Kokomo won the last time they faced Marion and things went their way on Saturday too. The Wildkats blew past the Giants 11-1. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Wildkats.

Lucy Goad

Hits (Career)

05/17/25 vs Marion	4
04/19/24 vs South Bend Riley	3
05/14/25 vs Mississinewa	2
05/09/25 @ Northwestern	2
05/03/25 vs North Central	2

Kinley Martin and Lucy Goad were major factors no matter where they played. Throwing, Martin tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Goad didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over four innings pitched. Martin has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive appearances. At bat, Martin went 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base, while Goad went a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple. Those four hits gave Goad a new career-high.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Amirah Marciniak, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. Spencer Martin was another key player, getting on base in two of her three plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs.

Kokomo was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .423. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Marion only posted a batting average of .150.

Kokomo's record now sits at 14-10. As for Marion, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost ten of their last 11 matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-16 record this season.

Kokomo has already played their next game, an 11-1 victory against Anderson on the 17th. As for Marion, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 17-6 defeat against Lafayette Jefferson on the 17th.