The Tioga Bulldogs will challenge the Sam Rayburn Rebels at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Tioga is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.
On Tuesday, Tioga didn't have quite enough to beat Whitewright and fell 8-7. The Bulldogs have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Austin Norwood
| 03/11/25 @ Whitewright | 2 |
| 03/06/25 vs Petrolia | 2 |
| 02/28/25 vs Saint Jo | 2 |
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Austin Norwood made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole Two bases. while going 2-for-3. Tioga is 3-1 when Norwood posts two or more runs, but 2-4-1 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Gage Anderson, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Meanwhile, Sam Rayburn entered their tilt with Dodd City on Friday with three consecutive wins , and they'll enter their next game with four. They never let the Hornets get on the board and left with a 9-0 victory. That nine run margin sets a new team best for the Rebels this season.
Cash Mason was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out six over four innings pitched. Mason was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI. Those two hits gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Cooper Robison was excellent, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI and one double. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in hits. Another player making a difference was Cade Nichols, who scored two runs and stole Two bases. while going 2-for-3.
Tioga's defeat dropped their record down to 5-5-1. As for Sam Rayburn, their win bumped their record up to 6-1-1.
Tioga couldn't quite get it done against Sam Rayburn in their previous matchup back in May of 2024 as they fell 6-2. Will Tioga have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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