Richlands came out on top against Marion on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run fourth inning. The Blue Tornado put the hurt on the Scarlet Hurricanes with a sharp 12-4 win. The Blue Tornado have beaten the Scarlet Hurricanes the last three times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Scarlet Hurricanes has come to flipping the script.
Collin Adkins
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Collin Adkins made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He is becoming a predictor of Richlands' success: when he allows at most three hits the team is 2-1 (and 8-9 when he doesn't). Adkins was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, Gage Hylton and Bradley Fuller did most of the damage at the plate: Hylton went 3-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double, while Fuller went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most runs Fuller has posted since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of Riley Perkins, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
Richlands kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Marion only managed six hits.
The victory got Richlands back to even at 10-10. As for Marion, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-13-1 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Richlands is set to take on their familiar foe Tazewell at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Marion will challenge rival Graham at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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