Dryden couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell victim to a tough 16-2 defeat at the hands of the Lansing Bobcats on Monday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Dryden of the 3-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Lansing's part, Lindsey Fish was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (and only one walk). Fish was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Lansing let Brooklyn Walker and Isabelle Gustafson loose on the outfield. Walker scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Gustafson scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Piper Mason was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with two runs and a triple.
Lansing made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-2.
While Dryden had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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