Marion Center fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Cambria Heights on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Highlanders by a score of 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Stingers have suffered since May 2, 2024.
Marion Center saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Troy Slovinsky, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Another was Trey Slovinsky, who went 3-for-5 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Marion Center's loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Cambria Heights, their victory bumped their record up to 7-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Marion Center will welcome Penns Manor at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Stingers are facing the Comets at the right time seeing as the Comets are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Cambria Heights, they will square off against West Shamokin at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Highlanders' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wolves have averaged an impressive 7.4 runs per game this season.
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