West Marion's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Enterprise Yellowjackets, sneaking past 4-2. The win was some much needed relief for the Trojans as it spelled an end to their ten-game losing streak.
Kolby Stringer made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one hit in four consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.
In other pitching news, Sam Smith looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-low in walks (zero).
Stringer wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Caden Turnage, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI. That's the most hits Turnage has posted since back in February.
West Marion picked up their first home victory, bumping their record up to 2-12. As for Enterprise, they moved to 5-8 with that defeat, which also ended their five-game winning streak.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. West Marion will face off against Tylertown at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The match will give West Marion their first taste of in-conferenceaction this season. As for Enterprise, they will take on Sacred Heart at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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