Baseball Recap: Dodd City Takes Down Sulphur Bluff in a Playoff Battle

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Previous 4 Games

05/03/25 - Neutral	5-4 W
05/03/25 - Neutral	1-14 L
05/03/25 - Neutral	10-2 W
03/05/24 - Away	1-3 L

It's playoff time, and Dodd City had no trouble coming through when it counted. They were the clear victors by a 10-2 margin over the Sulphur Bluff Bears on Saturday. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Hornets' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.

Caysen Lappin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Cash Crossland, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one triple. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March. Weldon Garner was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.

Dodd City moved to 5-15 with that victory, which also ended their six-game losing streak. As for Sulphur Bluff, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last eight matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-11-2 record this season.

The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Sulphur Bluff beat Dodd City by a score of 14-1 later that day.