Bulldogs
| 05/05/26 vs Marion | 11-9 |
| 04/30/26 vs Virginia High | 6-2 |
| 04/28/26 vs Graham | 10-2 |
| 04/28/26 @ Graham | 11-2 |
| 04/24/26 @ Hardin Valley Academy | 8-1 |
Tazewell waltzed into their matchup on Tuesday with four straight wins... but they left with five. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Marion Goat, sneaking past 11-9. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 10-9 back in April.
Jillian McFarland made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 6.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and eight unearned) runs off 13 hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three RBI. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Tazewell got a massive performance out of Kendyl Taylor, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those three hits gave Taylor a new career-high. Shelby Watson also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
Tazewell always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .583. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Tazewell's record is now 7-9. As for Marion, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last 12 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-13 record this season.
Tazewell will face off against Richlands at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Blue Tornado's pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so the Bulldogs' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Marion, they will take on Graham at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Goat's pitchers better be ready for this one: the G-Men have averaged an impressive 8.5 runs per game this season.
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