For the second straight game, Marion will face off against Lytle. The Bulldogs will venture away from home to square off against the Pirates at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Marion is coming into the contest hot, having won their last four games.
Marion's pitching crew heads into the matchup hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Wednesday. They were the clear victors by a 6-0 margin over Lytle. The Bulldogs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 11 games by six runs or more this season.
Alizayah Bernal
| 04/23/25 vs Lytle | 5 |
| 04/14/25 @ Randolph | 5 |
| 04/11/25 @ Cornerstone Christian | 6 |
| 04/08/25 @ Jourdanton | 8 |
| 04/04/25 @ Poteet | 5 |
| + 2 more games |
Not much got past Alizayah Bernal, who gave up just two hits to keep Lytle off the board. Bernal has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Cambry Dojahn was excellent, going 1-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in February. Alyson Robles was another key player, going 1-for-3 with three RBI.
Marion's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 17-5-3. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Lytle, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-12-1 record this season.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Marion hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .316. However, it's not like Lytle struggles in that department as they've averaged .323. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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