Dwyer had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They were the clear victor by a 10-3 margin over the Buchholz Bobcats on Saturday. Dwyer's win was all the more impressive since Buchholz was averaging only 3.06 runs allowed on the season.
Dawson Thrush made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched 6.2 innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits. Thrush was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three RBI.
In other batting news, Dwyer let Bryce Jackson and Jackson Miller loose on the outfield. Jackson scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4, while Miller went 2-for-5 with two runs, a triple, and a stolen base. Jackson is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last five games he's played. Dom Pecoraro was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
On Buchholz's side, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Anthony Wilkie, who went 2-for-2 with a home run and a double.
The victory was the fifth in a row for Dwyer, bringing their record for this year to 23-7-1. As for Buchholz, their loss dropped their record down to 24-9.
As of now, neither Dwyer nor Buchholz have any future games scheduled.
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