For the second straight game, Manning will face off against Marion. The Monarchs will head out to take on the Swamp Foxes at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Manning hasn't scored more than a single run for three games straight, a trend the squad is eager to reverse.
Marion hit Manning with a ten-run second inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Monarchs lost 14-1 to the Swamp Foxes.
For Marion's part, Willie Cross was incredible, going 1-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That's the most runs Cross has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Jayden Hilbourne, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run.
Marion always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .543. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Manning only posted an OBP of .294.
Manning's loss dropped their record down to 5-13. As for Marion, with the victory, they broke their seven-game losing streak and moved their record to 5-12.
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