It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Marceline ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-6 victory over the Trenton Bulldogs. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Tigers as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
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Cody Rodgers was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He tossed 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with one stolen base and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Payton Gladbach, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one run. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high.
Marceline's victory bumped their record up to 7-10. As for Trenton, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-11.
Looking ahead, Marceline will host Scotland County at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Marceline's pitchers better be ready for this one: Scotland County has averaged an impressive 6.8 runs per game this season. As for Trenton, they will face off against St. Joseph Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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