Softball Recap: Dixon Dukes & Duchesses vs. Byron Tigers
After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Oregon, Dixon was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They walked away with a 7-2 victory over the Byron Tigers. That's more bragging rights for Dixon, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Allie Abell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on five hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Ava Valk, who went 3-for-4 with a triple, a run, and a double. Kennedy Haenitsch was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
Dixon is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 7-13 record this season. As for Byron, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Dixon will take on Ashton-Franklin Center at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Dixon is facing Ashton-Franklin Center at the right time seeing as Ashton-Franklin Center is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Byron, they will be playing in front of their home fans against North Boone at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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