Monday just wasn't the day for Dawson Springs's offense. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 23-0 walloping at the hands of the Webster County Trojans on Monday. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Dawson Springs in their matchups with Webster County: they've now lost eight in a row.
For Webster County's part, Canaan Taylor made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Taylor was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-4 with four RBI and a triple.
In other batting news, Webster County let Jackson Edens and Harrison Warren loose on the outfield. Edens scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances, while Warren scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Aiden Alstadt, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Dawson Springs' defeat dropped their record down to 4-10. As for Webster County, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight games, which provided a nice bump to their 10-6 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Dawson Springs will take on Mayfield at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Mayfield is coming into the contest with six straight losses on the road, meaning Dawson Springs will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Webster County, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Henderson County at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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