ELLINWOOD – The TMP-Marian Monarchs 18U baseball team used a
couple of five-run innings to lead them to a doubleheader sweep of Ellinwood
Thursday. The Monarchs (13-8) scored five in the top of the seventh to take the
opener 7-0. After giving up three in the first in the second game, TMP scored
five in the third to take the lead for good and won 8-4.Nick Herrman and Mason Robbins combined on a five-hit shutout
in the opener. Herrman went five innings with two strikeouts and three walks
and picked up the win. Robbins allowed one hit with two strikeouts and no walks
over the final two innings. He then pitched a complete game in the second
contest, allowing six hits while striking out eight with no walks.Robbins had three of the Monarchs 11 hits and drove in two
runs in the first game then added two hits and a couple of runs scored in game
two. Mark Rack and Noah Gibson both had two hits games with Gibson driving in
two runs in game one. Gibson had two more hits in the second game. Jace
Wentling, Ethan Atherton and Zeke Haag all drove in two runs.The Monarchs have won four of their last five games. They
travel to Hoisington for a doubleheader next Thursday (July 9).

Monarchs sweep Ellinwood