After soaring to 11 runs the game before, Marmion was a bit more limited in their game on Saturday. They fell just short of the Leo Lions by a score of 3-2. The Cadets were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Lions earlier this season, when they won 11-1.
Ethan Burhans was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out six batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off three hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Alec Gilsinn made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one double and one RBI. Charlie Zebig was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs.
Marmion's defeat was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 7-10. Even worse, they were so close so many times: the losses came by an average of only 3.5 runs. As for Leo, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-12.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Marmion will face off against rival Saint Ignatius College Prep at 4:45 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Leo is set to square off against their familiar foe Aurora Central Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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