After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Berry, Dora was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They put the hurt on the Pennington Tigers with a sharp 17-7 victory. The high-scoring effort was just what the Bulldogs needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
Ada Nix made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, Lillian McKinney was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while going 2-for-5. Those stolen bases marked the first that she's stole this season. Bailey Reid was another key player, scoring three runs while getting on base in four of her six plate appearances.
Dora always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .531. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The win got Dora back to even at 2-2. As for Pennington, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Coming up, Dora will challenge Pleasant Grove at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Pennington, a feisty cat fight will be fought as the Tigers face off against the Lions at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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