Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Tazewell). They blew past the Marion Scarlet Hurricanes 8-2 on Tuesday. The Bulldogs not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since May 9, 2024 (when they won 10-0).
Alex Compton
| 04/17/25 vs Virginia High | 3 |
| 03/15/25 vs Riverside | 2 |
| 04/03/25 @ Gate City | 1 |
Alex Compton was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single hit and allowed only one earned run while striking out seven over five innings pitched. He also allowed no hits, which is notable because Tazewell is 2-1 when he allows at most one hit, but 1-5 otherwise. Compton was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI. That run was his first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Walker Patterson, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one home run and two runs. That home run marked the first that he has launched this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Reece Mullins, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Tazewell's win bumped their record up to 3-6. As for Marion, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-9-1.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Tazewell is set to take on their familiar foe Lebanon at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Marion will challenge rival Graham at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
