Bismarck fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Murfreesboro on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Murfreesboro Rattlers by a score of 4-3. Bismarck was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Murfreesboro apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Preston Hughes was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned run off two hits (he also only allowed one walk). Hughes was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played.
In other batting news, Riley Tuttle was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
This is the second loss in a row for Bismarck and nudges their season record down to 5-5. As for Murfreesboro, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 5-4 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bismarck will take on Harmony Grove at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Harmony Grove's pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so Bismarck's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Murfreesboro, they will be playing at home against Blevins at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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