Marion-Franklin was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell victim to a tough 23-5 defeat at the hands of the Independence 76ers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Marion-Franklin of the 5-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Independence's part, Anderson Mora made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits (he also only allowed one walk). Mora has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Mora was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing five bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Nathaniel Pigott, who scored four runs and stole ten bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. He is trending in the right direction, as he's improved his point production for three straight games. Jadiel Colon was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing six bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Marion-Franklin has fallen quite a ways from their 10-3 record last season and are now at 1-5. As for Independence, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Marion-Franklin will take on South at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Independence, they will be playing at home against Walnut Ridge at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Independence's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three games.
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