The Dalton Bulldogs will challenge the Triway Titans at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Dalton is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season.
Dalton is probably headed into the match with a chip on their shoulder considering Norwayne just ended the team's six-game winning streak on Friday. They fell 6-3 to the Bobcats.
Mei Simmons
| 05/09/25 @ Norwayne | 8 |
| 05/07/25 vs Chippewa | 5 |
| 05/05/25 vs Wooster | 16 |
| 04/30/25 vs Hillsdale | 7 |
| 04/29/25 @ Hillsdale | 13 |
| 04/28/25 @ Perry | 9 |
Mei Simmons was huge no matter where she played even without the win. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off six hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one run and one RBI.
Simmons wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Hannah Wenger, who went 2-for-4 with one run and one double.
Meanwhile, Triway waltzed into their contest on Friday with four straight wins... but they left with five. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 9-8 W against the Leopards.
The team relied heavily on Alyssa Hochstetler, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Myah Lester, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Triway's victory was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-5. As for Dalton, their defeat dropped their record down to 16-7.
Monday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Dalton hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .352. However, it's not like Triway struggles in that department as they've averaged .404. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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