Marion extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 36 on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 0-18 in the process. They came up short against the Gananda Central Blue Panthers, falling 24-0. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Blue Panthers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 14-0 on Thursday.
As for Gananda Central, they are on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 11 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-5 record this season. Considering they have won 11 contests by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
For Gananda Central's part, Owen Switzer and Peter Jacob made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Switzer tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Jacob tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, he posted four strikeouts, the most he's had since back in May of 2024. At bat, Switzer went 2-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI, while Jacob got on base in three of his five plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and one double.
In other batting news, Gananda Central let Brady Wadsworth and Maddox Stoughton run wild. Wadsworth went a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles, while Stoughton went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. That's the most hits Wadsworth has posted since back in April. Landon Morabito was another key player, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with three runs, two RBI, and one double.
As of now, neither Marion nor Gananda Central have any future games scheduled.
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