The Owendale-Gagetown Bulldogs will look to defend their home field on Monday against the Peck Pirates at 4:00 p.m. Owendale-Gagetown is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 12.2 runs per game this season.
Owendale-Gagetown will roll into the matchup after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up two runs on Tuesday, then bounced right back against Carsonville-Port Sanilac on Thursday. Owendale-Gagetown was the clear victor by a 16-1 margin over Carsonville-Port Sanilac.
Aubrey Hellebuyck was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out six over four innings pitched. Hellebuyck was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Josceline Hitz was a standout: she scored two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Karlie Morrish, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Peck had to hit the road for their first game and sadly it wasn't the result they were hoping for. Their tough 10-0 defeat to Marlette last Wednesday might stick with them for a while.
Owendale-Gagetown's win ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-2. As for Peck, their loss dropped their record down to 0-1.
Owendale-Gagetown suffered a grim 17-1 defeat to Peck in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. Will Owendale-Gagetown have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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