Marceline was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell victim to a rough 9-3 loss at the hands of the Fayette Falcons. That's two games in a row now that Marceline has lost by exactly six runs.
Dax Thomas and Cody Rodgers did some serious damage despite the final result: Thomas went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, while Rodgers went 2-for-4 with a triple and a run.
On Fayette's side, Payton Oeth made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). Oeth was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Fayette let Ethan Bean and Kaleb Friebe loose on the outfield. Bean scored a run while going 1-for-3, while Friebe scored two runs while going 1-for-3. Parker Lavalley was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Marceline's defeat dropped their record down to 7-9. As for Fayette, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 6-11.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Marceline will take on La Plata at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Fayette, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Salisbury at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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