Morrison was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 8-2 to the Orion Chargers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Morrison of the 14-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Collin Renkes was cooking despite his team's loss, going 4-for-4 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
Even though they lost, Morrison hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That's the fewest strikeouts they've managed all season.
Morrison's defeat dropped their record down to 3-15. As for Orion, their win bumped their record up to 5-13.
Morrison will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against River Ridge at 4:30 p.m. As for Orion, they will head out on the road to square off against Erie at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Orion is no doubt hoping to put an end to an eight-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
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