Dalton came tearing into Monday's matchup with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 4.7 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They skirted past the Perry Panthers 5-3.
Mei Simmons
| 04/28/25 @ Perry | 9 |
| 04/23/25 vs Northwestern | 5 |
| 04/22/25 @ Northwestern | 8 |
| 04/18/25 vs Mapleton | 11 |
| 04/16/25 vs Rittman | 12 |
| + 4 more games |
Mei Simmons was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with one home run and four RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Arabella Wenger, who went 1-for-2 with one home run and two runs. Another player making a difference was Hannah Wenger, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one double.
Dalton's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-5. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.3 runs over those games. As for Perry, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last ten contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-13-1 record this season.
Dalton will square off against Hillsdale at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Falcons' pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so the Bulldogs' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Perry, they will take on McKinley at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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