Sadly, Marion is still looking for their first win of the season after seven matchups. They fell victim to a rough 16-0 defeat at the hands of the Tuscaloosa Academy Knights on Thursday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Marion of the 7-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Tuscaloosa Academy's part, Spencer Stephens looked comfortable as he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Stephens has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Harwood Beeker was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Brandon Cross was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Marion's defeat dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Tuscaloosa Academy, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 13-8.
While Marion had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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