Byron hasn't had much luck against Dixon recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Tigers will welcome the Dukes & Duchesses at 4:30 p.m. Dixon took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Byron, who comes in off a win.
Byron headed into their last contest having not scored more than two runs for three straight, but Oregon let them put that streak behind them. The Tigers blew past the Hawks 12-2 on Monday. Surprisingly, this marked the Tigers' fourth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.
Meanwhile, Dixon fell victim to North Boone and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Vikings. The Dukes & Duchesses have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Allie Abell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
Dixon now has a losing record of 8-9. As for Byron, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-13.
Byron came up short against Dixon in their previous matchup back in April, falling 3-0. Will the Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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