Graham is on a three-game streak of home losses, and Marion a six-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Tuesday. The Graham G-Men will welcome the Marion Scarlet Hurricanes at 4:00 p.m. Graham has given up an average of 8.6 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Graham lost 15-5 to Pulaski County on Friday.
Kaedan Gregory was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Another player making a difference was Aidan Miller, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Marion came into Friday's game having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Tazewell on Friday, sneaking past 5-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Scarlet Hurricanes have posted since May 14, 2024.
Corbin Bade made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Bade was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one run. Those two hits gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Owen Parnell, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March.
Marion was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .409. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Graham's loss dropped their record down to 3-12. As for Marion, their victory bumped their record up to 4-12-1.
Graham couldn't quite get it done against Marion when the teams last played back in April as they fell 7-3. Will the G-Men have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
