Russia extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping their season record down to 13-8 in the process. They lost 18-5 to the Marion Local Flyers. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Raiders have suffered since April 8th.
As for Marion Local, their victory bumped their record up to 12-6. Considering they have won six matches by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
For Marion Local's part, Ian Rindler was incredible, firing off two home runs, five runs, and four RBI while going 6-for-6. Those five runs gave Rindler a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Hayden Poeppelman, who got on base in five of his six plate appearances with one home run, four RBI, and two runs.
Russia has already played their next game (against Oakwood), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. As for Marion Local, they will square off against Minster at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Wildcats' pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so the Flyers' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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