The Marion Bulldogs will head out on the road to challenge the Cornerstone Christian Warriors at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Marion is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
Marion managed to slip by Jourdanton the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Bulldogs lost 11-1 to the Indians/Squaws on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Bulldogs have suffered since April 26, 2024.
Lailah Hernandez was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with one triple and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Cornerstone Christian's offense. They fell just short of Eagle Pass by a score of 2-0 two weeks ago. The Warriors have struggled against the Eagles recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost meeting.
Elisa Hernandez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than ten strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
Cornerstone Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 7-10. As for Marion, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 13-5-3.
Cornerstone Christian's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Marion has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .440. It's a different story for Cornerstone Christian, though, as they've only averaged .359. Will they be able to contain Marion's hitters?
Marion suffered a grim 14-2 defeat to Cornerstone Christian when the teams last played back in March of 2023. Can the Bulldogs avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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