In what's become a running theme this season, Dixon gave their fans yet another huge win on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 13-3 margin over the West Carteret Patriots. That's more bragging rights for Dixon, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Hannah Oakes was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Oakes has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Oakes was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
In other batting news, Emily Beckett and Renee C Roberts-Kelly did most of the damage at the plate: Beckett went 3-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI, while C roberts-kelly went 2-for-3 with a triple, a stolen base, and two RBI. Leila Atienza was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a triple and an RBI.
On West Carteret's side, Addison Pavy was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Ella Grace Rodriguez, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Dixon's victory was their ninth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 17-4. As for West Carteret, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 5-14.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Dixon will square off against Jacksonville at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Dixon is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season. As for West Carteret, they will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Richlands at 6:00 p.m. Richlands will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something West Carteret surely won't give up without a fight.
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