It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Dawson had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They beat the Italy Gladiators by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 21-13. The win was familiar territory for the Bulldogs, who have now won three contests in a row.
Dawson got a massive performance out of Kenna Stoker, who went 2-for-5 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Kaylee Payne, who got on base in three of her six plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI.
Bulldogs
| 04/24/25 vs Italy | 55.1% |
| 04/21/25 vs Hubbard | 38.5% |
| 04/17/25 @ Mart | 27.3% |
| 04/15/25 vs Mart | 41.5% |
| 04/11/25 @ Axtell | 40% |
| + 17 more games |
Dawson always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .551. The last time their OBP was this high was back in April of 2024.
Dawson's victory bumped their record up to 8-19. As for Italy, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 14-9 record this season.
As of now, neither Dawson nor Italy have any future games scheduled.
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