Softball Game Preview: Marion County Eagles vs. Taylor County Vikings

The Marion County Eagles will head out on the road to square off against the Taylor County Vikings at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their previous opponents.

While Marion County's win against Hawkinsville wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Eagles had just enough and edged out the Red Devils 15-14 on Tuesday. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since September 19, 2022, but that streak is no more.

The team relied heavily on Kinsley Barrow, who went a perfect 5-for-5 with five runs, two stolen bases, and one RBI. She continues to improve, besting her previous run total in each of the last three games she's played. Haleigh Frazier was another key player, going 2-for-5 with four RBI, one stolen base, and one run.

They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Marion County kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in August.

Meanwhile, Taylor County waltzed into their matchup on Monday with 14 straight wins... but they left with 15. They skirted past the Red Devils 7-5.

Marion County's record now sits at 18-6. As for Taylor County, their record is now 19-2.

Marion County might still be hurting after the 7-0 loss they got from Taylor County when the teams last played back in September. Can the Eagles avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.