MARLINGTON MUMS FALCONS AT THE NEST

AUSTINTOWN, OH – The Fitch Falcons watched the game slip away early and couldn’t recover in a 5-0 loss to Marlington on Thursday. The Dukes scored on a stolen base by Luke Tortola in the first inning and a double by Connor Evanich in the second frame.

Marlington got on the board in the first inning when Tortola grounded out, scoring one run.

One bright spot for Fitch we’re five hits, including a pair from Carson Fuller and Brandon Popio.

Tommy Skelding earned the victory on the hill for the Dukes. The righthander surrendered zero runs on five hits over seven innings, striking out seven.

Joe Roth took the loss for Falcons. The hurler lasted three innings, allowing four hits and four runs while striking out six.

Marlington racked up six hits in the game. Garret Odey and Skelding each racked up multiple hits for the Dukes.