Clarkston is 0-10 against Southwest DeKalb since August of 2019 but things could change on Tuesday. The Angoras will take on the Panthers at 5:30 p.m.
Clarkston played against Lithonia on Thursday and lost via forfeit.
Southwest DeKalb hadn't beaten Chamblee on the road since October 13, 2020 but that history sure didn't bother them on Monday. The Panthers put the hurt on the Bulldogs with a sharp 11-3 victory. Considering the Panthers have won 11 games by more than six runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Makayla Dixon made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That's the most hits she has posted since September 2nd.
In other batting news, Madelyn Flournoy was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in September of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Bailee Canty, who went 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Southwest DeKalb always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .613. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Chamblee only posted an OBP of .304.
The win made it two in a row for Southwest DeKalb and bumps their season record up to 13-5. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 3 runs in those games. As for Clarkston, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-9.
Clarkston might still be hurting after the 22-0 loss they got from Southwest DeKalb when the teams last played back in August. Can the Angoras avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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