Marshall was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the Smith-Cotton Tigers by a score of 7-6. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Owls of the 12-8 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Ainsley McCracken and Haven Casteel stepped up to the plate in a big way. McCracken scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Casteel scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Taylor Fann, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and an RBI.
Marshall now has a losing record at 3-4.
Marshall's road trip will continue as they head out to face Lebanon at 10:00 a.m. on Friday. As for Smith-Cotton, they will square off against Helias at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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