Mars pounded out 17 runs and 22 hits in two games this weekend, beating Karns City 9-2 on Saturday and Prospect 8-2 on Sunday.

Ken Carpenter had two doubles, two singles and two RBI in the two games as Mars (4-8) closed the gap between it and the teams ahead of it in the standings.

Mike Skurko was dominant Saturday, striking out 13 and walking just one against Karns City.

Dan Pierre was just as masterful Sunday, striking out nine in a complete-game win.