After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Marion brought some dynamite into their most recent game. They walked away with a 16-13 victory over the Tippecanoe Valley Vikings on Saturday. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for Marion's hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
For Tippecanoe Valley's part, Hunter Paxton was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Jamison Phillips, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Tippecanoe Valley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Marion's win bumped their record up to 4-9. As for Tippecanoe Valley, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last ten matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-11 record this season.
Marion will square off against Mississinewa at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Mississinewa is coming into the match with five straight losses at home, meaning Marion will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. Tippecanoe Valley will take on Pioneer at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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