Marion County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 13th straight defeat. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Bethlehem Eagles/Banshees. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Knights have suffered since April 1st.
Trey Rakes spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits.
On the hitting side, Marion County saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Landon Craig, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run. Craig also got a hit, marking his first of the season.
Marion County's defeat dropped their record down to 3-18. As for Bethlehem, their victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 16-14.
Looking ahead, Marion County will host Lincoln County at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The last three games the Patriots have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Bethlehem, they will venture away from home to take on Bullitt East at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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