Paris extended their losing streak to four on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 6-8 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-6 heartbreaker at the hands of the Marshall Lions. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Tigers of the 8-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
As for Marshall, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 6-2. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of four runs across that stretch.
For Marshall's part, the team relied heavily on Payton McGuire, who went 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was McGuire's first of the season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Paris will square off against North Central at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. As for Marshall, they will head out to square off against South Vermillion at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Lions' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wildcats have averaged an impressive 6.5 runs per game this season.
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