Marion Local's game on Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They came out on top against the Anna Rockets by a score of 5-2. The victory continues a trend for the Flyers in their matchups with the Rockets: they've now won three in a row.
Parker Hess spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on six hits.
Griffin Bruns
| 05/02/25 vs Anna | 1 |
| 04/29/25 @ St. Henry | 2 |
| 04/28/25 @ Ansonia | 1 |
| 04/24/25 vs New Bremen | 1 |
| 04/17/25 @ Parkway | 1 |
| + 3 more games |
On the hitting side, Griffin Bruns was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run. He has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last eight times he's played. Hayden Poeppelman was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one home run.
Marion Local pushed their record up to 9-3 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs over those games. As for Anna, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-7 record this season.
Marion Local will take on Miller City at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Wildcats will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Flyers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Anna, they are taking a road trip to challenge Botkins at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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