Dunlap had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 4.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Friday. They came out on top against the Pekin Dragons by a score of 6-1. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 12-0 back in April.
Kaitlyn Atkinson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
Gabby Drake
| 05/02/25 @ Pekin | 4 |
| 04/08/25 vs Pekin | 3 |
| 04/29/25 vs Metamora | 2 |
| 04/26/25 @ Ottawa | 2 |
| 04/24/25 @ Morton | 2 |
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Gabby Drake, who fired off two home runs and four RBI while going 4-for-4. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Madilynn Ramos also deserves some recognition as she launched her first home run of the season.
They weren't the only ones working in the home run department: Dunlap lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Dunlap's win bumped their record up to 19-4. As for Pekin, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-9 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Dunlap will challenge rival Limestone at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Pekin is set to face off against their familiar foe Washington at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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