Little River had to start their season on the road on Thursday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They fell victim to a tough 17-2 loss at the hands of the Marion Warriors. Little River was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Marion apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2023.
For Marion's part, Trevor Schafers made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. Schafers was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cooper Bailey, who scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Jameson Looper, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Marion now has a winning record of 3-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Little River will take on Ellinwood at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Little River will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. Marion will take on Sedgwick at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Marion is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
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