Softball Recap: Dunedin Triumphs

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Previous Games

04/22/25 - Away	5-3 W
03/08/24 - Home	5-1 W
04/06/23 - Away	7-6 W
03/10/22 - Home	8-7 W
03/06/21 - Neutral	3-13 L
+ 2 more games

Dunedin had won three straight on the road, but on Tuesday they bumped their record up to 16-5 to make it four. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-3 victory over the Canterbury Crusaders. That's more bragging rights for the Falcons, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Abby McLemore made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.

McLemore wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Olivia Preston, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.

As for Canterbury, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-13 record this season. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat they have suffered since March 4th.

Like Dunedin, Canterbury also got a great game from a two-way player: Kaylah Berta. She struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off nine hits (and not a single walk). What's more, Berta gave up only zero walks, the fewest she's had since back in March. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.

In other batting news, Cali Baust was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base. Kenzie Tucker also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.

As of now, neither Dunedin nor Canterbury have any future games scheduled.