![A disappointed Cale Cannoy (left) and a Marion assistant coach express the resignation of an eight-run deficit in the seventh inning of Wednesday's Class 3A substate final against Benton at Vinton. The Indians lost, 8-0, denying them a second straight trip to the state tournament. (Photo by Margaret O'Banion)](/images/photos/marion/baseball/7.18.12 mar bb cannoy disappointed.png)
Marion bats go silent in 8-0 setback
VINTON – The deafening silence couldn’t be blamed on the couple of hundred yellow-shirted Marion fans who nearly outnumbered Benton Community supporters at Wednesday night’s Class 3A substate final.
The sounds of silence, instead, came from their boys’ bats as the Indians lost a chance for a repeat state tournament appearance in a resounding 8-0 loss.
Marion was credited with just one hit for the night and that was on a grounder to short by Alex Charipar that could have been an out if handled cleanly.
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