Marian baseball uses fast start to down Carthage

KENOSHA, Wis. - Marian University baseball (8-12, 2-6 NACC) opened a busy week defeating Carthage 10-7 in non-conference action.

The Sabres wasted no time getting on the board plating a pair of runs in the top of the first.
Freshman Connor Schroeder drove in a run with a single to cap teh frame.
Marian then built its lead out to 6-0 after scoring four runs in the second.
Sophomore Ayden Kanaman brought home the first run with a bunt single, while junior Jason Sims plated a run with a double later in the frame.
Schroeder was able to once again end the inning with a run-producing single.
Carthage was able to score in the second but Marian plated a run in the fifth and two in the seventh to lead 9-1.
A double from Schroeder brought home a Sabre in the fifth, while a double from sophomore Zach Ennis brought home a run to highlight the seventh.
The Firebirds rallied after the stretch scoring five runs to cut their deficit down to three.
A sacrifice fly from junior Keon Booker gave Marian some insurance and pushed the lead to 10-6.
Carthage was able to plate a run in their final chance but Marian held off the rally to earn the win.

Each team had 11 hits in the game.
The Sabres had three errors leading to three unearned runs, while Carthage had one error but none of the Marian runs were unearned.
Marian was able to draw eight walks, their second-highest total in a game this season.
The Sabres stole a season-high nine bases.
Marian and Carthage have now split the last eight meetings with this being the first meeting since 2020.

	Freshman Connor Schroeder went 3-for-3 with three runs driven in and a run scored.
	Sophomore Sean Severson (1-0) earned his first win at Marian going 6.2 innings allowing only three earned runs with six strikeouts.
	Freshman Bordy Nolan was 2-for-3 with two walks and three runs scored.