The matchup between Dalton and Columbia on Saturday hardly resembled the 4-0 effort from their previous meeting. The Dalton Bulldogs blew past the Columbia Raiders 16-3. That looming 16-3 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Dalton yet this season.
Mei Simmons made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Simmons was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lily Teague, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Sydney Geiser, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Dalton pushed their record up to 5-1 with that victory, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.8 runs per game. As for Columbia, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Dalton will take on Hillsdale at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Dalton's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Hillsdale's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Columbia, they will be playing at home against Wellington at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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