The Marianna Bulldogs will face off against the Baldwin Indians at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Marianna: 3, Baldwin: 1.6) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Marianna is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Wednesday. They came out on top against North Bay Haven Academy by a score of 6-3.
Kennedy Temples spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Marianna let Amarii Spires and Murphy Mitchell loose on the outfield. Spires scored two runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-3, while Mitchell scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Jadyn Riano was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a home run.
Meanwhile, Baldwin put the finishing touches on their 22nd blowout victory of the season on Wednesday. They blew past Palatka 8-2. The win was familiar territory for Baldwin who now have eight in a row.
Baldwin also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Shaylen Bryd gave up just two earned runs on seven hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jazmine Ramos-Merced, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with a home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Chloe Gotto, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Marianna pushed their record up to 17-8 with that victory, which was their fifth straight on the road. As for Baldwin, their win bumped their record up to 27-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Marianna has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Baldwin struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.8. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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