Gallia Academy is 2-7 against Dawson-Bryant since April of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Blue Devils will be playing at home against the Hornets at 5:30 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Gallia Academy hadn't beaten Fairland on the road since May 5, 2021 but that history sure didn't bother them on Friday. The Blue Devils walked away with a 10-5 victory over the Dragons.
Chloe Bennett made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over 6.2 innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off nine hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
Reagan Skidmore
| 04/18/25 @ Fairland | 4 |
| 04/11/25 @ Portsmouth | 3 |
| 04/17/25 vs Ironton | 2 |
| 04/15/25 @ River Valley | 1 |
| 04/09/25 vs Rock Hill | 1 |
In other batting news, Reagan Skidmore was incredible, going 4-for-5 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Gabby Champlin was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs.
Meanwhile, Dawson-Bryant had already won four in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.3 runs) and they went ahead and made it five on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-5 win over the Redmen. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Hornets have posted since March 27th.
Like Gallia Academy, Dawson-Bryant also got a great game from a two-way player: Abbie Deeds. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 16 over seven innings pitched. Deeds was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Rylee Black, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double. Izzy Kitts also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Dawson-Bryant kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in five consecutive matchups.
Gallia Academy has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-5 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs over those games. As for Dawson-Bryant, they pushed their record up to 8-3 with the victory, which was their third straight at home.
Gallia Academy suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Dawson-Bryant in their previous meeting last Thursday. Will the Blue Devils have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
