On Thursday, Dow faced Gaylord in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Dow Chargers lost 11-1 to the Gaylord Blue Devils. Dow's defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
For Gaylord's part, Aubrey Jones spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up ten Ks. Jones has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Braleigh Miller, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Jayden Jones was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
Dow's loss dropped their record down to 19-4. As for Gaylord, their victory was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 28-4.
While Dow had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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