Gallia Academy lost against Dawson-Bryant last Friday, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Gallia Academy Blue Devils fell 9-4 to the Dawson-Bryant Hornets. Gallia Academy has struggled against Dawson-Bryant recently, as their game on Thursday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
For Dawson-Bryant's part, Abbie Deeds was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Deeds has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Deeds was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Izzy Kitts was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Rylee Black, who went 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Gallia Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 2-10. As for Dawson-Bryant, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 10-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Gallia Academy will challenge Kenton Ridge at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Dawson-Bryant, they will head out on the road to square off against Fairland at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Fairland is on a seven-game streak of home wins, Dawson-Bryant a four-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field.
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