Bowie took a six-point defeat the last time they faced off against Johnson, but they managed to turn things around on Friday. The Bowie Bulldogs skirted past the Johnson Jaguars 5-3. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Bowie.
Kate Bookidis spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Valeria Feeney, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI. Another player making a difference was Lily Warren, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Bowie pushed their record up to 20-7 with that victory, which was their fifth straight on the road. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.4 runs per game. As for Johnson, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 16-13.
Coincidentally, Bowie and Johnson will both be playing Akins the next time they take the field. Bowie will head out to face Akins at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, while Johnson will host them at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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