There's no place like home for Dunlap, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Saturday. They walked away with a 6-2 win over the Limestone Rockets on Monday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Dunlap also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
Jack Piper spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on one hit and racked up 14 Ks.
At the plate, Davis Weeks was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Jackson Newton, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Dunlap's victory bumped their record up to 9-2. As for Limestone, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Dunlap will take on Illinois Valley Central at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Illinois Valley Central: 2.5, Dunlap: 3.8) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Limestone, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Deer Creek-Mackinaw at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Deer Creek-Mackinaw is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season.
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