Schley County extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to seven on Tuesday, dropping them down to 0-5. They took a 9-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Marion County Eagles. The Wildcats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Eagles apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
As for Marion County, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-3. While they didn't have the best season last year (they finished 14-18), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
For Marion County's part, Lindsay Bagley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four runs (all of which were unearned) on six hits and racked up eight Ks. Bagley has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Taner Tyler was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Lesley Dodson, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Schley County will square off against Crawford County at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Marion County, they will venture away from home to face off against Manchester at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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