The third road game was the charm for Dutch Fork, as they earned their first road win of the season. They walked away with a 7-3 victory over the Irmo Yellowjackets on Monday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Dutch Fork also won the last time the pair played back in March of 2023.
Layla Peppers spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on five hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, Allie Boone was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Olivia Hill, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
The win got Dutch Fork back to even at 3-3. As for Irmo, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-8 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Dutch Fork will square off against Chapin at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Chapin is coming into the match with three straight victories at home, so Dutch Fork will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Irmo, they will head out on the road to challenge Ridge View at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Ridge View is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 12.5 runs per game this season.
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