Marion had lost five straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped down to 1-2 to make it six. They came up short against the Alexandria-Monroe Tigers, falling 24-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Giants of the 11-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2025.
As for Alexandria-Monroe, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 5-2. That 24-run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
For Alexandria-Monroe's part, Will Rowland was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Rowland was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with four RBI and two doubles.
In other batting news, Mason Fuller was a standout: he got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and one triple. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April of 2025. Another player making a difference was Wyatt Fuller, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Marion will take on Richmond at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Giants' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Red Devils have averaged an impressive 7.8 runs per game this season. As for Alexandria-Monroe, they will challenge Monroe Central at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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