Softball Recap: Dawson-Bryant Hornets vs. Gallia Academy Blue Devils
Dawson-Bryant had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They were the clear victor by an 11-4 margin over the Gallia Academy Blue Devils on Friday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Dawson-Bryant also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2023.
Abbie Deeds made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 15 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). Deeds has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in 11 consecutive pitching appearances. Deeds was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Kassidy Travis and Rylee Black did most of the damage at the plate: Travis scored three runs while going 3-for-3, while Black scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Braelie Hitchcock was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Dawson-Bryant's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-7. As for Gallia Academy, they dropped their record down to 1-6 with that defeat, which was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Dawson-Bryant will play host again on Saturday to welcome Chesapeake, where first pitch is scheduled at 6:00 p.m. As for Gallia Academy, they will square off against Logan Elm at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Logan Elm's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Gallia Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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