Dougherty scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 15-5 margin over the Hardaway Hawks. The victory was just what Dougherty needed coming off of a 7-0 loss in their prior matchup.
Jayden J Miller was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned run off one hit (he also only allowed one walk). Miller was even better at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Courtney Love, who went 3-for-3 with three runs and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Jeremiah Kitchens, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
On Hardaway's side, Tristan Jackson was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Rene Rodriquez, who went 2-for-2 with a double and an RBI.
Dougherty's win bumped their record up to 5-10. As for Hardaway, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-11-1.
Dougherty will look to defend their home field in Thursday's first game against Carver at 4:30 p.m. Carver is coming into the match with seven straight losses on the road, meaning Dougherty will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Hardaway, they will face off against Chattahoochee County at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Hardaway is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.
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