Marinette had to start their season on the road on Monday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. Their rough 9-3 loss to the Green Bay Southwest Fighting Trojans might stick with them for a while. The defeat means Marinette is still on the hunt for the season's first 'W'.
For Green Bay Southwest's part, Braxton Murphy was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out eight over six innings pitched. Murphy was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Jace Proski was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Ethan Richardson, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Marinette will take on Freedom at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Green Bay Southwest, they will be playing in front of their home fans against De Pere at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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