Dyer County scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They were the clear victor by an 18-5 margin over the Munford Cougars. The high-scoring effort was just what Dyer County needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
Madeline Wilkerson made a splash no matter where she played. She tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Wilkerson has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive pitching appearances. Wilkerson was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Katie Caldwell was a standout: she went 2-for-5 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Evie Rogers, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Dyer County pushed their record up to 20-11 with that win, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Munford, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-12 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Dyer County will challenge Crockett County at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Crockett County's pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so Dyer County's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Munford, they will head out on the road to take on Covington at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Munford is facing Covington at the right time seeing as Covington is stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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