The Luxemburg-Casco baseball team found themselves chasing the Marinette Marines all afternoon long in its 6-2 road loss on Thursday.

The Marines were up 3-0 after the first inning, and it wasn't until the Spartans connected on back to back doubles from Landon Derenne and Ethan Werner. The positive momentum was short-lived as the Marines plated another three runs in the bottom of the inning to take a 6-1 advantage. The Spartans scored once more in the sixth inning on a double play ball hit by Caleb Radart.Derenne and Werner each had two hits the Spartans loss. Derenne took the loss for the Spartans on the mound, allowing six runs (6 ER) on 11 hits and a walk while striking out three.

The Spartans will play three times this weekend, starting noon today (Friday) against Lake Mills followed by a night cap against Northland Pines and a Saturday matinee against Gladstone.

Picture by Ron LeCloux