Marion extended their losing streak to three on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 1-17 in the process. They came up short against the Kokomo Wildkats, falling 12-2. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Wildkats this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 5-2 on Saturday.
As for Kokomo, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 12-7. They not only won on Saturday, but they posted their biggest win since April 23rd (when they won 15-4).
For Kokomo's part, Brighton Harris looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Harris has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Jonathon Frye, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Cameron Parks, who earned three runs and three stolen bases.
Marion wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 12-7 defeat against Mississinewa on the 12th. As for Kokomo, they have also already played their next match, a 7-3 victory against Anderson on the 15th.
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