Canton has relied on a stalwart pitcher averaging 3.42 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Thursday. They lost 10-3 to the Dunlap Eagles. The loss continues a trend for the Little Giants in their meetings with the Eagles: they've now lost five in a row.
Averi Smith was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Allison Wheeler, who went 3-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.
Canton's defeat dropped their record down to 9-3. As for Dunlap, the win was the ninth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 13-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Canton will welcome Macomb at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Little Giants' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bombers have averaged an impressive 6.3 runs per game this season. As for Dunlap, they will host Richwoods at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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