Sadly, Marion is still looking for their first win of the season after six matchups. They fell victim to a rough 12-2 defeat at the hands of the Peru Tigers on Monday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Marion of the 17-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2022.
For Peru's part, the team relied heavily on Jaxson Manriquez, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2. Reis Bellar was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all two of his plate appearances.
Marion's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Peru, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Marion will take on Blackford at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Blackford will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Marion surely won't give up without a fight. As for Peru, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Lewis Cass at 5:00 p.m.
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