Dunkirk has not done well against Gowanda recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Dunkirk Marauders had just enough and edged the Gowanda Panthers out 10-9. This was payback for Dunkirk, who suffered a 7-4 loss the last time these two teams met.
Paul Trippy was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Thomas Shaffer, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Dunkirk has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a massive bump to their 11-8 record this season. As for Gowanda, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 7-3.
Dunkirk will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Albion at 2:00 p.m. Albion is coming into the match with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Dunkirk will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Gowanda, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Maryvale at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Maryvale will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Gowanda surely won't give up without a fight.
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