Marion Center was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-3 heartbreaker at the hands of the Penns Manor Comets. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Stingers of the 9-7 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
Troy Slovinsky
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Troy Slovinsky put in work while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Slovinsky was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games he's played.
Slovinsky wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Camden Rising, who went 2-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and one RBI. Another was Noah McCoy, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-4.
Marion Center's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Penns Manor, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-2.
Looking ahead, Marion Center will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against River Valley at 4:30 p.m. As for Penns Manor, they will welcome Blacklick Valley at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. The Vikings will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Comets surely won't give up without a fight.
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