Brethren was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Marion Eagles by a score of 6-5. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Brethren of the 17-7 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Monday.
For Marion's part, Malley Raymond was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off two hits. Raymond was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Bonnie Kiger was excellent, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4. J'Lynn Schoonmaker was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-3.
Brethren's loss dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Marion, they pushed their record up to 5-3 with that win, which was their 11th straight on the road dating back to last season.
Brethren will be playing at home against Buckley at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. As for Marion, they will head out on the road to take on Mancelona at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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