Ash Grove and Marionville pushed the score to 12-11 the last time they played Marionville, but on Thursday defenses reigned supreme. The Pirates fell just short of the Comets by a score of 2-1. The Pirates were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Comets earlier this season, when they won 12-11.
Ash Grove saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Saxton Kinney, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with one run and one double. Joseph Jollivette also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Ash Grove's defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 18-3-1. As for Marionville, their record now sits at 4-10.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ash Grove will face off against Mt. Vernon at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Marionville, they will take on Skyline at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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