Dutch Fork is 8-1 against Irmo since March of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Dutch Fork Silver Foxes will head out on the road to square off against the Irmo Yellowjackets at 7:15 p.m. Dutch Fork is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
After only two runs in their last game, Dutch Fork made sure to put some runs up on the board against River Bluff on Thursday. Dutch Fork was the clear victor by a 14-1 margin over River Bluff.
Layla Peppers was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Peppers was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Allie Boone was a standout: she went 2-for-2 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. Olivia Hill was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 15 runs the game before, Irmo were a bit more limited in their contest on Thursday. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 15-2 walloping at the hands of Gray Collegiate Academy.
Dutch Fork now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Irmo, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-7.
Everything went Dutch Fork's way against Irmo in their previous meeting back in March of 2023 as Dutch Fork made off with a 14-4 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Dutch Fork since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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