Diamond came into Tuesday's contest having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Marionville Comets on Tuesday and snuck past 6-5. This was payback for Diamond, who suffered a 7-6 loss the last time these two teams met.
For Marionville's part, Isaac Stimpson was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, he struck out six batters over 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Stimpson has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Stimpson was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with a stolen base and a double.
Stimpson wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Preston Herd, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5. Herd has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Kanien Klineline was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Diamond's victory bumped their record up to 8-11. As for Marionville, their defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 12-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Diamond will take on Liberal at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The last three games Diamond has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Marionville, they will be playing in front of their home fans against College Heights Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Marionville will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak alive.
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