The Marshall Lions will head out on the road to challenge the Northview Knights at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Marshall is coming into the match hot, having won their last four games.
Last Saturday, Marshall had just enough and edged Robinson out 3-2.
Kade Patton made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 11 over six innings pitched. Patton has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Patton was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a stolen base.
In other batting news, Tucker Osborn was excellent, going 3-for-5 with a triple and an RBI.
Northview only won by two when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 12-point they dealt Greencastle on Tuesday. Northview blew past Greencastle 13-1. Northview's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Marshall's record is now 7-4. As for Northview, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.
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