Dalton and Chippewa are an even 4-4-2 against one another since April of 2018, but likely not for long. The Dalton Bulldogs will head out on the road to take on the Chippewa Chipps at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Dalton will be looking to extend their current seven-game winning streak.
Dalton can now show off seven landslide victories after their most recent match on Monday. They blew past Waynedale 7-1.
Ava Fivecoat spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on two hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Dalton let Mykayla Neiger and Hannah Wenger loose on the outfield. Neiger went 3-for-3 with a triple and two RBI, while Wenger went 3-for-4 with two runs and a triple. Savannah Wenger was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Chippewa lost 17-8 to Rittman on Wednesday.
Ava Panaciulli and Katie Gartrell stepped up to the plate in a big way. Panaciulli scored two runs while going 5-for-6, while Gartrell scored a run while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Toura Speegle, who scored a run while going 3-for-6.
Even though they lost, Chippewa kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Dalton has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine games, which provided a nice bump to their 16-6 record this season. As for Chippewa, their loss dropped their record down to 13-6.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Dalton hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .361. However, it's not like Chippewa struggles in that department as they've averaged .328. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Dalton's way against Chippewa in their previous meeting back in April as Dalton made off with a 7-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Dalton since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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