Softball Recap: Silverton Foxes vs. Dallas Dragons
Silverton entered their tilt with Dallas with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 9-7 win over the Dallas Dragons on Wednesday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Silverton also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2023.
Mckenzee Petersen made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up just one earned (and six unearned) runs off nine hits. Petersen was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, Silverton let Jerisha Perez and Hannah Houts loose on the outfield. Perez went 1-for-3 with a home run and four RBI, while Houts went 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Brylie Parks, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Silverton's victory was their 11th straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-3. As for Dallas, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 14-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Silverton will challenge Lebanon at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Silverton's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Lebanon's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Dallas, they will head out on the road to face off against West Albany at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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