Marion beats Van Buren to capture 2022 5A State Baseball Championship

BENTON, Ark. (KAIT) - Marion made history on the diamond Saturday afternoon.

The Patriots beat Van Buren 11-6 to capture their first 5A State Baseball Championship in program history. The red, white, and blue scored 7 runs in the top of the 1st and never looked back. Ben Gerrard earned Finals MVP honors after a strong relief outing.

5A Baseball, final: Marion 11, Van Buren 6

Patriots put up a 7 spot in the first inning and didn’t look back, they win their first state title in program history.

Highlights/postgame reaction tonight at 10. pic.twitter.com/4MGGTGzfY8
— Logan Whaley (@LoganWhaleyKAIT) May 22, 2022

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