Marion and Lafayette Jefferson squared off in some playoff action on Wednesday, but Marion had to settle for second. They lost 10-2 to the Lafayette Jefferson Bronchos. The defeat continues a trend for Marion in their matchups with Lafayette Jefferson: they've now lost three in a row.
For Lafayette Jefferson's part, Aiden Marcus made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out six over four innings pitched. Marcus was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
In other pitching news, Miles Williams looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over two innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive pitching appearances.
Marcus wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Benjamin Pickering, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Pickering has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive pitching appearances.
Marion's loss dropped their record down to 5-14. As for Lafayette Jefferson, their victory bumped their record up to 6-20.
Marion does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Lafayette Jefferson, they will square off against Logansport at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Lafayette Jefferson is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses.
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