Marceline has been on the road for three straight, but on Monday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Westran Hornets at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the pair posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Marceline gave up the first runs last Friday, but they didn't let that get them down. They came out on top against Salisbury by a score of 11-6. The win was just what Marceline needed coming off of a 12-5 defeat in their prior match.
Dax Thomas made a splash no matter where he played. He tossed five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits (he also only allowed one walk). Thomas has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Thomas was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Harrison Green, who scored three runs while going 1-for-5. He is trending in the right direction, as he's improved his point production for three straight games.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Westran gave their fans yet another huge victory on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 12-2 margin over Fayette. That's two games straight that Westran has won by exactly ten runs.
Marceline's win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 7-6. As for Westran, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-2.
Marceline was able to grind out a solid win over Westran in their previous matchup back in April of 2023, winning 9-4. Does Marceline have another victory up their sleeve, or will Westran turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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