Tigers
| 04/10/26 @ Tullahoma | 6 |
| 04/09/26 @ Independence | 6 |
| 04/07/26 @ Cornersville | 10 |
| 04/02/26 @ Lawrence County | 4 |
| 03/31/26 vs Franklin County | 11 |
| + 7 more games |
Marshall County and Giles County are an even 5-5 against one another since March of 2021, but likely not for long. The Tigers are taking a road trip to face off against the Bobcats at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Marshall County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
It was a proper cat-fight when Marshall County duked it out with Tullahoma on Friday. The Tigers walked away with a 6-3 win over the Wildcats. The game was the first time the Tigers have beaten the Wildcats on their field since May 10, 2024.
Harley Rhiner spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on six hits.
At the plate, Zakiya Taylor and Anna Stewart did most of the damage at the plate: Taylor went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and three runs, while Stewart went 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Brynlee Walls also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Marshall County hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.
Meanwhile, Giles County posted their closest victory since March 24th on Thursday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Franklin County 3-1.
Giles County also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Caydee Pipkins gave up only one earned run on two hits and racked up eight Ks. Pipkins has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Giles County's victory was truly a team effort as six different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Jamira Archie, who went 2-for-3 with one RBI. Those two hits gave Archie a new career-high.
Giles County's record is now 9-7. As for Marshall County, the win got them back to even at 6-6.
Marshall County's speedy runners might be the difference in Monday's game. The Tigers have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Giles County, though, as they've been averaging only 1.3 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Marshall County continue to outrun the ball?
Marshall County came out on top in a nail-biter against Giles County in their previous matchup back in May of 2025, sneaking past 8-6. Do the Tigers have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Bobcats turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
