For the second straight game, Mart will face off against Dawson. The Panthers will host the Bulldogs at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The last four games Mart has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Mart took a 11-run loss the last time they faced off against Dawson, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Panthers narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Bulldogs 13-11.
Reagan Desmuke was a standout: she got on base in four of her five plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in February. Another player making a difference was Brynley Smith, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Mart kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Dawson's defeat was their tenth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 5-18. As for Mart, the win got them back to even at 12-12.
Dawson's hitters will have their work cut out for them on Thursday. Mart has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7 strikeouts per game. It's a different story for Dawson, though, as they've been averaging only 3.3 strikeouts. Will Mart keep running through batters, or will the Bulldogs buck the trend? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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