It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Marionville ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They walked away with an 11-7 victory over the Sarcoxie Bears. The win was just what Marionville needed coming off of a 10-2 loss in their prior contest.
Garrisen Smith and Owen Bright made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Smith pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk). Meanwhile, Bright pitched three innings while giving up no earned run off four hits (he also only allowed one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Smith scored two runs while going 2-for-4, while Bright scored two runs while going 4-for-5.
In other batting news, Preston Herd was a standout: he got on base in four of his five plate appearances with a home run and two runs. Another player making a difference was C.J. Ebright, who went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI.
Marionville's victory bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Sarcoxie, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 5-5.
Marionville will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Blue Eye at 4:30 p.m. Marionville is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season. As for Sarcoxie, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Pierce City at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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