For the second straight game, Minerva will face off against Marlington. The Lions will head out on the road to face off against the Dukes at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The last five games Minerva has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Minerva's offense. They fell just short of Marlington by a score of 1-0 on Tuesday. The Lions' loss signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
Braydon Wood spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on one hit and racked up seven Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive appearances.
The victory was the fifth in a row for Marlington, bringing their record up to 8-4. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of two runs across that stretch. As for Minerva, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-5.
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