Dodge County came tearing into Tuesday's match with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 15.3 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-3 win over the Dublin Fighting Irish. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Indians have posted since August 24, 2023.
Riley Graham spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on six hits.
At the plate, Dodge County's win was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Marissa Brown, who scored a run while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Josey Barton, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Dodge County pushed their record up to 6-4 with that victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Dublin, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season.
Dodge County will be playing in front of their home fans against Bleckley County at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Dodge County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season. As for Dublin, they will square off against East Laurens at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Dublin is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season.
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