In what's become a running theme this season, Marshall gave their fans yet another huge victory on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the St. Peter Saints a 6-0 shutout. The win made it back-to-back victories for Marshall.
Morgan Bjella made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 12 over seven innings pitched. Bjella was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, MacKenzie Olsen was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Marshall has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 4-2 record this season. As for St. Peter, they now have a losing record at 4-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Marshall will take on New Ulm at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Marshall will be looking to keep their 11-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. St. Peter will take on Fairmont at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. St. Peter's pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so Fairmont's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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