Miller County won against Marion County on Saturday with seven runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Saturday. The Miller County Pirates had just enough and edged the Marion County Eagles out 7-6. That's two games straight that the Pirates have won by just one run.
The team relied heavily on Ryleigh Yates, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Anna Claire Mock, who went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases.
Miller County was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. That's the most doubles they've earned since was before the start of last season.
The victory made it two in a row for Miller County and bumps their season record up to 2-1. As for Marion County, their loss was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-3.
Miller County will welcome Bainbridge at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The last four games Miller County has played (dating back to last season) have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Marion County, they will venture away from home to challenge Lamar County at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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