
Dragons
05/08/25 @ Piedmont | 6-0 |
05/06/25 vs Piedmont | 4-7 |
05/02/25 vs Alameda | 11-5 |
04/30/25 @ Alameda | 3-6 |
04/17/25 vs Capistrano Valley Christian | 8-9 |
Bishop O'Dowd had lost seven games on the road, but after bumping their record up to 10-13-1 on Thursday that streak is in the rearview. They never let the Piedmont Highlanders get on the board and left with a 6-0 victory. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Dragons have posted against the Highlanders since March 15, 2019.
Duncan Russell tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out 12 over 5.2 innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Bishop O'Dowd is 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 8-12-1 otherwise.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Dimitri Williams, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high. Niko Romios also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
Bishop O'Dowd was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .433. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
As for Piedmont, their loss dropped their record down to 15-8. Surprisingly, this marked their fifth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.
On Piedmont's side, they got a good showing from Jack Meyjes, who tossed four innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. That's the fewest hits Meyjes has allowed since back in April.
Bishop O'Dowd does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Piedmont, they will square off against Encinal at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Highlanders' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Jets have averaged an impressive 6.1 runs per game this season.
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