The Marion Bulldogs (Marion, TX) baseball nipped the visiting Natalia Mustangs (Natalia, TX), 6-5 in Tuesday's league contest.

Coming up next, the Bulldogs encounter the Cole Cougars (San Antonio, TX) in a 3A Region IV District 26 contest, on Friday, April 15. Marion will attempt to better on its 11-6 season record. The Cougars come into the contest with a 1-17 record after their 4-0 league loss to Natalia (Natalia, TX).

The Mustangs now sport a 4-7 record. They play next when they host Randolph for a 3A Region IV District 26 contest on Friday, April 15.

Natalia Mustangs Varsity falls behind in seventh inning in 6-5 loss to the Marion Bulldogs

A tight game was decided in the seventh inning as Natalia Mustangs Varsity fell to the Marion Bulldogs 6-5 in seven innings on Tuesday at Marion.

Eduardo Castro racked up two RBIs on two hits for Natalia Mustangs Varsity. He doubled in the first inning and singled in the sixth inning.

Dutton got the win in relief for the Marion Bulldogs . Dutton pitched one inning and allowed no runs.

Reynaldo Garza was charged with the loss. He allowed six runs in 6 1/3 innings, walked five and struck out nine.

The top of the first saw Natalia Mustangs Varsity take an early lead, 1-0. Nathan Vasquez doubled to start things off before Castro doubled, bringing home Vasquez.

The Marion Bulldogs never surrendered the lead after the seventh inning, scoring three runs on two doubles.