After flying high against Ingram Moore last Tuesday, Marion came back down to earth. The Marion Bulldogs fell just short of the Blanco Panthers by a score of 7-6 on Thursday. The Bulldogs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February of 2024.
Cambry Dojahn was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. What's more, she posted three hits, the most she's had since back in February of 2024. Gianna Ricarte was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Marion hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most four strikeouts in six consecutive matches.
Marion's defeat dropped their record down to 3-2-2. As for Blanco, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-2 record this season.
Marion will take on Comfort in a tournament on Saturday. As for Blanco, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against St. Anthony at 10:45 a.m.
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