MARQUETTE CATHOLIC 4, CARROLLTON 1: Marquette Catholic's Luke Simmons gave up just six hits and one run while striking out seven as the Explorers defeated Carrollton 4-1 in a Monday clash in Carrollton; MCHS went to 18-9 on the year, while the Hawks fell to 20-6.
Simmons was the key for the Explorers in the game, shutting down the Hawks' strong hitting attack in multiple key situations.
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Marquette scored three times in the third and once in the fourth to take command of the game; Carrollton had a solo run in the fifth but couldn't get closer.
Liam Maher led the way woth a 2-for-3 day at bat with two triples and two RBIs; Zach Weinman was 1-for-2 with two runs scored, Brady McAfee 1-for-4 with a run scored, Konnor Morrissey 2-for-3 with a RBI, Adam Harrison and Nick Messinger each had a hit and Kaleb Ware had a run scored.
The Hawks' Gabe Jones went 1-for-2 with a homer, RBI and run scored, while Nathan Walker was 1-for-3 with a triple, Tyler Barnett 1-for-2, Kolten Bottom 1-for-3, Hayden Stringer 1-for-2 and Jerrett Smith 1-for-3. Blake Struble took the loss for the Hawks, striking out three.
The Explorers are at Staunton for a 4:30 p.m. Tuesday game, then travel to Mount Olive at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday before hosting Roxana at 4:30 p.m. Friday. Carrollton is at Staunton at 10 a.m. Saturday.
