While Marion County couldn't quite beat Belgreen on Thursday, the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 11-point loss they were dealt last Monday. The Marion County Red Raiders fell just short of the Belgreen Bulldogs by a score of 9-7. Marion County has not had much luck with Belgreen recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.
For Belgreen's part, Hannah Borden made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and two unearned) runs off nine hits (and only one walk). Borden has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Borden was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Morgan Vandiver and Lily Blackburn did most of the damage at the plate: Vandiver scored two runs while going 3-for-5, while Blackburn went 1-for-3 with a home run. Bryn Scott was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base.
Marion County's defeat dropped their record down to 2-11. As for Belgreen, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 12-12-2 record this season.
Marion County will be playing at home against Winfield at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Belgreen, they will head out on the road to take on Athens Bible at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The last three games Belgreen has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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