Softball Recap: Dothan Wolves vs. Dale County Warriors
Dothan won against Dale County on Friday with nine runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Friday. The Dothan Wolves walked away with a 9-5 win over the Dale County Warriors. That's two games straight that Dothan has won by exactly four runs.
Savanna Kendrick spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Brantlee McCarthy, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Jadyn Hutchins was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
On Dale County's side, Shayleigh Whitman was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She tossed 6.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and seven unearned) runs off four hits. Whitman has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances. Whitman was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, Ella Barefield made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Mah-Xaria Andrews, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
The victory made it two in a row for Dothan and bumps their season record up to 9-7. As for Dale County, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-11 record this season.
Dothan will be playing in front of their home fans against Chilton County on Monday. Dothan's pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so Chilton County's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Dale County, they will head out on the road to challenge Lexington on Monday. Dale County is facing Lexington at the right time seeing as Lexington is stuck on a ten-game losing streak.
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