The Saline Hornets will challenge the Mercy Marlins at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Saline 1, Mercy 2.2) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Saline's pitching crew heads into the matchup hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Wednesday. They walked away with a 4-0 win over Pinckney. The Hornets haven't had any issues with the Pirates recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.
Harper Grambau looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over four innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Sydney Hastings was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2. She also launched a home run, marking her first of the season. Elizabeth Onyskin was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one home run.
Saline lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Mercy waltzed into their game on Wednesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They put the hurt on Regina with a sharp 11-0 win. That 11 run margin sets a new team best for the Marlins this season.
Saline pushed their record up to 3-1 with the victory, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Mercy, their win bumped their record up to an identical 3-1.
Saline couldn't quite finish off Mercy when the teams last played back in May of 2024 and fell 4-2. Will the Hornets have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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