Bobcats drop into 2nd with 5-3 loss

Weitekamp

Since June 10, the Bobcats have had a firm grasp on first place in the Ohio Valley League. But a 5-3 loss at Fulton Thursday night moved the Railroaders past Marion in the standings, putting the Bobcats in unfamiliar territory, looking up at the league lead. In fact, Marion had held at least a share of first place since the season began on June 3. 

Only two of the five runs given up by Marion pitchers were earned. Stephen Glaze took the loss. At the plate, Landon Weitekamp and Caleb Eickhoff each drove in a run on a hit. Cameron Chestnut had the only multiple-hit night with two.

A lackluster July for the Bobcats, has allowed the rest of the league to tighten the race for the first-ever league title. Marion's 4-8 record so far this month is last among the four teams, giving Fulton at 10-5 a chance to go from worst to first, picking up ground on everyone, including 4.5 games to overtake Marion.

And after falling from first, the Bobcats enjoy second place by just percentage points. Owensboro, 7-5 in July, and Marion are both at a half-game back, but the Bobcats' winning percentage has them on top of the Oilers. Tradewater rests 4.5 games out with a 5-8 record in the second month of the season.

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Owensboro 2, Tradewater 1