Softball Recap: McKenzie Sullivan leads Dayton to victory over St. Henry

By Team Reports May 6, 2024, 3:39pm

Softball Recap: Dayton Greendevils vs. St. Henry Crusaders

Dayton stacked a sixth blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Monday. They never let the St. Henry Crusaders onto the board and left with a 15-0 win. That's more bragging rights for Dayton, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

McKenzie Sullivan made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Sullivan was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played.

In other batting news, Tayah Smith was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Smith is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Ella Boyers, who scored a run while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.

Dayton has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven contests, which provided a nice bump to their 10-4 record this season. As for St. Henry, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-15.

Dayton will head out on the road to challenge Bellevue at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Bellevue will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Dayton surely won't give up without a fight. As for St. Henry, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Williamstown at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

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