Columbus Grove is 0-3 against Jefferson since May of 2022 but things could change on Thursday. The Bulldogs will welcome the Wildcats at 5:00 p.m. Jefferson took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Columbus Grove, who comes in off a win.
If Columbus Grove beats Jefferson with 19 runs on Thursday, it's going to be the squad's new lucky number: they've won their past two contests with that exact score. The Bulldogs put the hurt on Ottoville with a sharp 19-12 win last Tuesday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Bulldogs.
Dakota Dunn was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out eight over 5.2 innings pitched. Dunn was also big at the plate, going 1-for-5 with one home run and three RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Zoey Patchet, who got on base in all six of her plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Saige Benroth, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-5.
Meanwhile, Jefferson fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Antwerp on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Archers by a score of 4-3. The matchup marked the Wildcats' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Jefferson's defeat dropped their record down to 6-3. As for Columbus Grove, their victory bumped their record up to 2-0.
Columbus Grove suffered a grim 18-11 defeat to Jefferson in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Will the Bulldogs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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