For the second straight game, Dalton will face off against Hillsdale. The Bulldogs will host the Falcons at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Dalton is coming into the contest hot, having won their last five games.
If Dalton beats Hillsdale with five runs on Wednesday, it's going to be the squad's new lucky number: they've won their past two games with that exact score. The Bulldogs came out on top against the Falcons by a score of 5-1 on Tuesday.
For Hillsdale's part, Keira Filius spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits. Filius has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Hillsdale saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Liliana McCrory, who went 1-for-3 with one run.
Dalton's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-5. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 4.0 runs on average over those games. As for Hillsdale, their defeat was their first in the conference, dropping their conference record down to 8-1 and their overall record down to 13-3.
Wednesday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Dalton hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .367. However, it's not like Hillsdale struggles in that department as they've averaged .332. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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