Oregon is 8-2 against Dixon since April of 2019 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Tuesday. The Hawks will host the Dukes & Duchesses at 4:30 p.m. The last three games Oregon has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Oregon blew Rock Falls out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Monday Rock Falls got their revenge. The Hawks fell just short of the Rockets by a score of 6-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Hawks have suffered since April 10th.
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Ella Dannhorn was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. She has been hot recently, having also posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Olivia Ortega, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases.
Meanwhile, Monday just wasn't the day for Dixon's offense. They fell 4-0 to Stillman Valley on Monday. The defeat continues a trend for the Dukes & Duchesses in their meetings with the Cardinals: they've now lost seven in a row.
Allie Abell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on six hits.
Dixon's loss dropped their record down to 7-7. As for Oregon, their defeat dropped their record down to 18-7.
Dixon's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Oregon hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .330. It's a different story for Dixon, though, as they've only averaged .238. Will they be able to contain Oregon's hitters?
Oregon was able to grind out a solid win over Dixon when the teams last played back in April, winning 6-1. Do the Hawks have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Dukes & Duchesses turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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