Bennington was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 12-2 to the Marion Warriors. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Bennington of the 16-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Tuesday.
For Marion's part, Kadon Mercer made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and only one walk). Mercer was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Jameson Looper was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Gavin Wasmuth, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
Bennington's loss dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Marion, the victory was the tenth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 15-3.
Bennington didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 16-0 defeat vs. Sedgwick on the 26th. Marion has also already played their next match, a 7-5 loss against Inman on the 26th.
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