It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Maroa-Forsyth ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They had just enough and edged the Athens Warriors out 9-8. That's more bragging rights for Maroa-Forsyth, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Danni Hovey spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered eight earned runs on 11 hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 13 consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Maroa-Forsyth let Kalli Kahler and Adelyn Simmons loose on the outfield. Kahler scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances, while Simmons scored a run and stole a base while going 4-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Lainey Larner, who scored a run while going 3-for-5.
On Athens' side, Layken Buch made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Carly Szoke was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a home run and two runs.
Maroa-Forsyth's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-9. As for Athens, their loss dropped their record down to 11-13.
Maroa-Forsyth will head out on the road to challenge PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Maroa-Forsyth is facing PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central at the right time seeing as PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central is stuck on a five-game losing streak. Athens does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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