It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Murfreesboro ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged the Bismarck Lions out 4-3. The win made it back-to-back victories for Murfreesboro.
For Bismarck's part, Preston Hughes put in work no matter where he played. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned run off two hits (he also only allowed one walk). Hughes was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played.
In other batting news, Riley Tuttle made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Murfreesboro now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Bismarck, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 5-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Murfreesboro will take on Blevins at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Bismarck, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Harmony Grove at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Harmony Grove's pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so Bismarck's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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