If Ansonia was feeling good fresh off their 8-2 takedown of Mississinawa Valley on Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Tigers took a 10-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Marion Local Flyers on Monday. The Tigers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Flyers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Bre Walker spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on two hits and racked up 11 Ks.
At the plate, Shyann McKenna was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Jayda Mangen, who went 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI.
Ansonia has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-8 record this season. As for Marion Local, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 7-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ansonia will square off against Newton Local at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Marion Local, they will welcome St. Henry at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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