The Tazewell Bulldogs will venture away from home to challenge the Marion Scarlet Hurricanes at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Marion took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Tazewell, who comes in off a win.
Tazewell came out on top against Virginia High on Wednesday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run third inning. The Bulldogs were the clear victors by a 9-1 margin over the Bearcats. The game was the first time the Bulldogs have beaten the Bearcats on their field since May 5, 2022.
The team relied heavily on Walker Johnson, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Another player making a difference was Brody Myers, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI and one run.
Meanwhile, Marion was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They came up short against Lebanon, falling 11-1.
The win made it two in a row for Tazewell and bumps their season record up to 5-7. The team dominated over those games too, winning by an average of 10 runs. As for Marion, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-12-1.
Tazewell took their victory against Marion when the teams last played back in April by a conclusive 8-2 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Bulldogs since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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