Orion has gone 8-2 against Monmouth-Roseville recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Thursday. The Chargers will venture away from home to take on the Titans at 4:30 p.m. Orion is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
Having struggled with three defeats in a row, Orion turned things around against Biggsville West Central on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 12-4 margin over the Heat. The result was nothing new for the Chargers, who have now won four games by eight runs or more so far this season.
Mason Laleman made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over four innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 3-for-5. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
Dayne Franks
| 04/15/25 @ Biggsville West Central | 4 |
| 03/25/25 vs East Moline United | 2 |
| 04/14/25 vs Monmouth-Roseville | 1 |
| 04/11/25 vs Newman Central Catholic | 1 |
| 04/03/25 @ Bureau Valley | 1 |
In other batting news, Orion got a massive performance out of Dayne Franks, who went 4-for-5 with three doubles, one run, and one RBI. Those four hits gave Franks a new career-high. Max Larson was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Orion kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Biggsville West Central only managed four hits.
Meanwhile, Monmouth-Roseville lost 18-8 to Alleman on Tuesday.
Keegan Smith made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. He also hit a double, marking his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Andrew Way, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-4.
Monmouth-Roseville's loss dropped their record down to 5-7. As for Orion, they now have a winning record of 7-6.
Orion might still be hurting after the 17-5 defeat they got from Monmouth-Roseville in their previous meeting on Monday. Can the Chargers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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