Dayton Christian had lost three straight at home, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 4-7 to make it four. They came up short against the Troy Christian Eagles, falling 19-8. The WARRIORS were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Eagles apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
As for Troy Christian, their win ended a 17-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-18. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for their hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
For Troy Christian's part, Ella Dersham made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). Dersham has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Izzy Lutz was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with four RBI and two runs. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024. Izzy Guerrero was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs and two RBI.
Looking ahead, Dayton Christian will take on Miami East at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Troy Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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