Marian Catholic took an early lead on Monday but was unable to maintain it, ultimately losing 10-6 to Marist in East Suburban Catholic Conference (ESCC) play.
According to the game report, the Spartans, with a record of 10-21 overall and 3-10 in the ESCC, led 4-2 through three innings. However, they were unable to score for the remainder of the game as Marist scored seven unanswered runs to secure the victory. Marian was held scoreless over the final four innings.
Jazarris Mackmore spearheaded Marian’s offense by going 3-for-4 with a triple, a home run, and one RBI. Alex Kvasnicka also contributed significantly at the plate, finishing 3-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI. Sylvester Wilson added a double, while Bronx DeBergh and Ernie Ayala each drove in a run.
Despite their strong start, Marian could not counter Marist's 14-hit performance. The visitors scored four runs in the third inning and added three more in the fifth to take control of the game. Marist pitcher R. Lawlor earned the win, while Ayala took the loss for Marian.
The final line score showed Marist with 10 runs on 14 hits and two errors, while Marian Catholic recorded six runs on nine hits with one error. The Spartans aim to recover later this week as they continue their conference schedule.