After a string of six wins dating back to last season, Thomas More Prep-Marian's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They fell 10-5 to the Ellinwood Eagles. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Thomas More Prep-Marian has scored all season.
For Ellinwood's part, they let Banks Jacobs and Campbell Coleman loose on the outfield. Jacobs went 2-for-3 with three RBI, while Coleman scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Chase Gibson, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Having lost for the first time this season, Thomas More Prep-Marian fell to 5-1. As for Ellinwood, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 4-4 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Thomas More Prep-Marian will square off against Ellis at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Ellinwood, they will head out on the road to challenge Ellsworth at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Ellinwood is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
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