Marion Harding has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.43 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They came up short against the Hayes Pacers, falling 11-1. The Presidents have struggled against the Pacers recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost meeting.
Marion Harding saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Landon Keller, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one run.
Marion Harding's defeat dropped their record down to 8-6. As for Hayes, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matches. That's provided a massive bump to their 11-8 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Marion Harding will welcome Cardington-Lincoln at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The last three games the Pirates have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Hayes, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Buckeye Valley at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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