Marion put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They blew past the Harrison Central Huskies 13-4. The result was nothing new for Marion, who have now won five matches by nine runs or more so far this season.
Kynnedi Jenkins and Hailie Lebiedz were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Jenkins struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned run or hits. Meanwhile, Lebiedz pitched four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits (she also only allowed one walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Jenkins went 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI, while Lebiedz went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Maliyah Williams, who went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, a triple, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Anna Grace Page, who scored a run while going 3-for-3.
Marion pushed their record up to 7-0 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Marion will take on Mullins at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Marion's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last four contests. As for Harrison Central, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Buckeye Local at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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