For the second straight game, Dayton will face off against Scio. The Pirates will look to defend their home field on Monday against the Loggers at 4:30 p.m. Dayton is coming into the game on a three-game losing streak.
Dayton fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Scio on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Loggers by a score of 5-4.
For Scio's part, Arley LeBard made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. LeBard also tossed a walk, which is notable because Scio is 2-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 1-7 otherwise. LeBard was also big at the plate, going 4-for-5 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. Those four hits gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Liam Fitzwater tossed a big game, striking out seven batters over six innings while giving up four earned runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Carter Flack was excellent, going 2-for-5 with two doubles, one stolen base, and one RBI. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Haydin Tibbs, who went 1-for-4 with one stolen base and two RBI.
Scio kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are 2-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Dayton now has a losing record of 4-5. As for Scio, with the victory, they broke their four-game losing streak and moved their record to 3-8.
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