North Marion has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.6 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Tuesday. They took a 13-8 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Lincoln Trojans. If the Colts were looking for revenge after losing 7-5 to the Trojans when the teams met back in April of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
North Marion got a good showing from Lucas Nichols, who tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Nichols has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two hits in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Tucker Jones and Rowan Quartararo stepped up to the plate in a big way. Jones went 3-for-7 with three doubles and three RBI, while Quartararo went 2-for-6 with one home run and three runs. North Marion is 2-1 when Quartararo posts two or more runs, but 2-5 otherwise. Troy Guynn was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-7.
Colts
| 03/04/25 vs Lincoln | 16 |
| 02/28/25 @ Trinity Catholic | 6 |
| 02/27/25 @ Dunnellon | 1 |
| 02/25/25 vs Buchholz | 4 |
| 02/21/25 vs Trinity Christian Academy | 3 |
| + 29 more games |
Even though they lost, North Marion kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in February of 2024.
North Marion's loss was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Lincoln, the win snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 6-3 record.
Coming up, North Marion will be playing at home against Vanguard at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Vanguard: 3.1, North Marion: 3.6) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Lincoln, they will venture away from home to challenge Chiles at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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