Marion County had lost eight straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 0-5 to make it nine. They lost 15-0 to the Clopton Hawks. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Mustangs of the 13-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2025.
As for Clopton, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 8-4. Considering they have won five contests by more than 14 runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
For Clopton's part, Tucker Salmons was a standout: he went a perfect 2-for-2 with five stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Salmons is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least one every time he's taken the field this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Adam Matheny, who went 1-for-2 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Marion County will face off against Wellsville-Middletown at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Clopton, they will challenge Elsberry at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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