After losing to Durand/Pecatonica the last time they met, Dakota decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Dakota Indians came out on top in a nail-biter against the Durand/Pecatonica Rivermen on Wednesday and snuck past 2-1.
Brody Keeney spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up 12 Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Brayden Larson was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
Dakota has been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight contests, which provided a massive bump to their 10-12 record this season. As for Durand/Pecatonica, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Dakota will take on Marquette at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Marquette will roll in looking for their 11th straight victory, something Dakota surely won't give up without a fight. As for Durand/Pecatonica, they will be playing at home against Orangeville/Aquin Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Durand/Pecatonica is facing Orangeville/Aquin Catholic at the right time seeing as Orangeville/Aquin Catholic is stuck on a ten-game losing streak.
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