Baseball Game Preview: Marion Patriots vs. Batesville Pioneers

For the second straight game, Marion will face off against Batesville. The Patriots will welcome the Pioneers at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.

Marion took a eight-run defeat the last time they faced off against Batesville, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Patriots narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Pioneers 3-2.

Batesville has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-13 record this season. As for Marion, their win bumped their record up to 14-8.