Marion Center couldn't quite beat Penns Manor on Thursday, but the two-run margin was a huge improvement compared to the 13-run loss they were dealt last Tuesday. The Marion Center Stingers fell just short of the Penns Manor Comets by a score of 9-7. Marion Center was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Penns Manor apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played last Tuesday.
Trent Slovinsky put in work no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed four innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Slovinsky was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases and an RBI. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played.
In other batting news, Isaac Reaugh made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Trey Slovinsky, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Like Marion Center, Penns Manor also got a great game from a two-way player: Connor James. He struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. James was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Carter Smith, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Justin Vojtek was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI.
Marion Center's loss dropped their record down to 5-10. As for Penns Manor, their record now sits at 5-12.
Marion Center will head out on the road to face off against River Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Penns Manor, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against West Shamokin at 4:00 p.m.
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