Mark Twain unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell just short of the Marion County Mustangs by a score of 8-7 on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Tigers of the 6-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2024.
Nolan Epperson put in work no matter where he played. He struck out 11 batters over four innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off three hits. Epperson was also big at the plate, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Landen Armour made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Hunter Lewellen, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mark Twain will square off against Missouri Military Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Marion County, they will face off against Knox County at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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