Marion extended their losing streak to six on Saturday, dropping them down to 2-15. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost an 11-9 heartbreaker at the hands of the Kokomo Wildkats. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Wildkats this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 19-7 on Saturday.
As for Kokomo, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-12. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since May 24, 2025.
For Kokomo's part, Harry Blake was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off four hits. The dominant performance also gave Blake a new career-high in strikeouts (three). He was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double. He is becoming a predictor of Kokomo's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 4-1 (and 1-11 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, Jonathon Frye and Adam Sarota did most of the damage at the plate: Frye went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base, while Sarota got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Those two stolen bases gave Sarota a new career-high. Landon Gibson also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Marion will face off against Mississinewa at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Indians will aim to continue their four-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last. As for Kokomo, they will venture away from home to challenge Noblesville at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. The Millers' pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so the Wildkats' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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