Marion Harding had lost three straight at home, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 7-14 to make it four. They lost 12-4 to the Galion Tigers. Presidents fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Tigers since on Friday.
Abigail Hoertz was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one double. Another player making a difference was Rylee McKinniss, who went 2-for-3 with one run.
As for Galion, their record now sits at 8-14. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Galion's side, Maddie Beck spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Madelyn Schieber, who fired off two home runs, four RBI, and one stolen base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high. Rylie McClintock also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
Coming up, Marion Harding will be playing at home against Pleasant at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Galion, they are taking a road trip to challenge Northmor at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Tigers are facing the Golden Knights at the right time seeing as the Golden Knights are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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