Goodrich, MI — Despite a 7-run deficit in the third inning, Goodrich Varsity Martians almost came all the way back, eventually falling 10-8 to Rockford Varsity Rams on Saturday at Goodrich High School. Goodrich Varsity Martians closed the gap by scoring on a ground out, a double, a single, a sacrifice fly, a single, and a triple. Goodrich Varsity Martians lost despite out-hitting Rockford Varsity Rams 11 to 10. Ayannah Jackson led Goodrich Varsity Martians with three hits. Rockford Varsity Rams got on the board in the first inning after Emma McKersie singled, scoring one run. Jackson homered to right field, which helped Goodrich Varsity Martians tie the game at one in the bottom of the first. Rockford Varsity Rams flipped the game on its head in the top of the second, scoring five runs on four hits to take the lead, 6-1. The biggest blow in the inning was an error that drove in two. Rockford Varsity Rams added two runs in the third. Tori Sloan hit into a fielder's choice, making the score 8-1. Maeve Schuler earned the win for Rockford Varsity Rams. The hurler allowed 10 hits and eight runs (seven earned) over six and two-thirds innings, striking out two and walking three. Abby Stefanski pitched four and two-thirds innings in relief for Goodrich Varsity Martians. The hurler surrendered three hits and two runs (one earned) while, striking out five and walking none. Samantha Hiller took the loss for Goodrich Varsity Martians. The starting pitcher went two and one-third innings, allowing eight runs (two earned) on seven hits, striking out four and walking none. Goodrich Varsity Martians collected 11 hits in the game. Jackson led Goodrich Varsity Martians with three runs batted in. The second baseman went 3-for-4 on the day. Anna Light, Alisyn Raether, Stefanski, and Jayden Gohs each collected multiple hits for Goodrich Varsity Martians.