Dayton extended their losing streak to five on Monday, dropping their season record down to 3-11 in the process. They fell 13-8 to the Bellevue Tigers. Greendevils fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Tigers since on Monday.
Emily Hall stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Ella Boyers also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
As for Bellevue, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-12. The game was the first time they have beaten Dayton on their field since April 14, 2022.
On Bellevue's side, Paulina Long was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with three runs and three doubles. Those three doubles gave Long a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Jayda Dowell, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one double.
Looking ahead, Dayton will head out on the road to take on Villa Madonna at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Greendevils' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Vikings have averaged an impressive 9.8 runs per game this season. As for Bellevue, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Newport at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Wildcats have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 19.07 runs per game on average), something the Tigers will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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