Recap: Dixon Bulldogs vs. North Brunswick Scorpions
Dixon came tearing into Thursday's game with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6.8 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They walked away with an 8-3 victory over the North Brunswick Scorpions. That's more bragging rights for Dixon, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Dixon got a great performance from Nadine Barren as she struck out six batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Barren has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Zoe Altamirano was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Renee C roberts-kelly, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
On North Brunswick's side, Gracie Christianson was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
Dixon's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-3. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs per game. As for North Brunswick, their loss dropped their record down to 2-7.
Dixon will head out on the road to take on East Duplin at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for North Brunswick, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against South Brunswick at 6:00 p.m.
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