Dalton won against Manchester last Thursday with five runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Friday. The Dalton Bulldogs narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Marlington Dukes 5-3. The victory was nothing new for Dalton as they're now sitting on six straight.
Ava Fivecoat spent all ten innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on 11 hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Mykayla Neiger was excellent, going 3-for-5 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Hannah Wenger was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-5.
Dalton has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 15-6 record this season. As for Marlington, their loss dropped their record down to 19-5-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Dalton will take on Waynedale at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The timing is sure in Dalton's favor as the squad sits on five straight wins at home while Waynedale has been banged up by five consecutive losses on the road. Marlington will take on Mogadore at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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