BELPRE, Ohio — The Lady Marauders held Belpre to just three hits Wednesday night en rout to a 8-1 victory in Washington County.

Meigs (10-7) took the early lead after scoring three runs on five hits in the top of the first inning. Belpre (5-11) countered with a run in the bottom of the first on the strength of two hits. The Lady Marauders expanded its lead with a run in the forth inning and two runs in each the fifth and sixth innings. The Lady Golden Eagles failed to answer and fell to MHS 8-1.

Haley English was given a no decision after giving up one run on three hits and two walks in three innings of work. Lisa Marie Wise earned the victory after pitching four hit less innings in which she allowed just one base runner via walk. Wise struck out six while English struck out one.

Belpre’s Perry was credited with the loss after giving up eight runs on nine hits and five walks while striking out five in seven innings.

Tess Phelps led MHS with three hits in the game, followed by Harley Fox with two hits. Allyson Davis, Destiny Mullen, Emalee Glass, and Cheyenne Beaver each finished with one hit. Fox, Wise, and Mullen each scored two runs in the game.

Miller, Pratt and Hager each had one hit for Belpre in the loss.

The Lady Marauders return to action when they host Wellston Monday night in Rocksprings at 5 p.m. Meigs defeated Wellston 14-7 on April 12th in Jackson County.