Softball Recap: Dixon Bulldogs vs. Jacksonville Cardinals
Dixon put the finishing touches on their 11th blowout victory of the season on Wednesday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Jacksonville Cardinals a 15-0 shutout. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Dixon also won the last time the pair played last Monday.
Hannah Oakes made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Oakes has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Oakes was even better at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other pitching news, Nadine Barren looked comfortable as she struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk).
Back at the plate, Grace Rokos was a standout: she scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Alivia Nokes, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base.
The victory made it two in a row for Dixon and bumps their season record up to 18-4. As for Jacksonville, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-13 record this season.
Dixon will be playing at home against White Oak at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Dixon will be looking to keep their nine-game home win streak alive. As for Jacksonville, they will head out on the road to square off against J.H. Rose at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Jacksonville is facing J.H. Rose at the right time seeing as J.H. Rose is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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